GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,912 km
6,159 miles
SGU
St George
United States
Distance
9,912 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SGU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport St George Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG SGU
ICAO Code SBGL KSGU
City Rio De Janeiro St George
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 2,884 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.040000, -113.510000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to St George (SGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to St George Regional Airport (SGU) in St George, United States is 9,912 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:33 in St George. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,856 feet between the two airports. St George Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from St George (SGU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and St George Regional Airport (SGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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