GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,013 km
5,601 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
9,013 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SLB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG SLB
ICAO Code SBGL KSLB
City Rio De Janeiro Storm Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.600000, -95.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 9,013 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 17:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:00 in Storm Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,460 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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