GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,008 km
6,219 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
10,008 km
6,219 mi / 5,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SLC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GIG SLC
ICAO Code SBGL KSLC
City Rio De Janeiro Salt Lake City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.790000, -111.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 10,008 kilometers (6,219 miles / 5,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 05:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:23 in Salt Lake City. 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 4,203 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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