GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,407 km
8,331 miles
SVW
Sparrevohn
United States
Distance
13,407 km
8,331 mi / 7,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SVW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport
IATA Code GIG SVW
ICAO Code SBGL PASV
City Rio De Janeiro Sparrevohn
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 1,565 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 61.100000, -155.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sparrevohn (SVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport (SVW) in Sparrevohn, United States is 13,407 kilometers (8,331 miles / 7,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 07:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:42 in Sparrevohn. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,537 feet between the two airports. Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sparrevohn (SVW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport (SVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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