GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,632 km
6,606 miles
SUU
Fairfield
United States
Distance
10,632 km
6,606 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SUU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Travis Afb Airport
IATA Code GIG SUU
ICAO Code SBGL KSUU
City Rio De Janeiro Fairfield
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.260000, -121.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fairfield (SUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Travis Afb Airport (SUU) in Fairfield, United States is 10,632 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 09:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:40 in Fairfield. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairfield (SUU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 115° (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 Travis Afb Airport (SUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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