GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,448 km
5,871 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
9,448 km
5,871 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SJN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code GIG SJN
ICAO Code SBGL KSJN
City Rio De Janeiro St Johns
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 28 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.520000, -109.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 9,448 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 16:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:09 in St Johns. 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 5,709 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 122° (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 Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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