GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,942 km
4,935 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
7,942 km
4,935 mi / 4,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SME
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG SME
ICAO Code SBGL KSME
City Rio De Janeiro Somerset
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 927 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.050000, -84.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 7,942 kilometers (4,935 miles / 4,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 18:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:19 in Somerset.

The return flight from Somerset (SME) 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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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