GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,015 km
6,845 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
11,015 km
6,845 mi / 5,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

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GIG SLE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code GIG SLE
ICAO Code SBGL KSLE
City Rio De Janeiro Salem
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 213 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.910000, -123.000000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 11,015 kilometers (6,845 miles / 5,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 13:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:48 in Salem. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salem (SLE) 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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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