GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,902 km
6,153 miles
SHR
Sheridan
United States
Distance
9,902 km
6,153 mi / 5,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SHR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sheridan County Airport
IATA Code GIG SHR
ICAO Code SBGL KSHR
City Rio De Janeiro Sheridan
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,021 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.770000, -106.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sheridan (SHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sheridan County Airport (SHR) in Sheridan, United States is 9,902 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 16:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:02 in Sheridan. 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 3,993 feet between the two airports. Sheridan County Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sheridan (SHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (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 Sheridan County Airport (SHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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