GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,321 km
5,170 miles
SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
8,321 km
5,170 mi / 4,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SMD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code GIG SMD
ICAO Code SBGL KSMD
City Rio De Janeiro Fort Wayne
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 836 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.140000, -85.150000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Wayne (SMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is 8,321 kilometers (5,170 miles / 4,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 08:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:14 in Fort Wayne.

The return flight from Fort Wayne (SMD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 140° (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 Smith Field (SMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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