GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,127 km
6,914 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
11,127 km
6,914 mi / 6,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

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GIG SHN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code GIG SHN
ICAO Code SBGL KSHN
City Rio De Janeiro Shelton
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 273 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 47.230000, -123.150000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 11,127 kilometers (6,914 miles / 6,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 17:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:46 in Shelton. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 113° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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