GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,483 km
5,892 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,483 km
5,892 mi / 5,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SOW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG SOW
ICAO Code SBGL KSOW
City Rio De Janeiro Show Low
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 28 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.270000, -110.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,483 kilometers (5,892 miles / 5,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 05:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:26 in Show Low. 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 6,388 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 122° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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