GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,028 km
5,610 miles
SYN
Stanton
United States
Distance
9,028 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SYN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Stanton Airfield
IATA Code GIG SYN
ICAO Code SBGL KSYN
City Rio De Janeiro Stanton
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 920 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.480000, -93.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Stanton (SYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Stanton Airfield (SYN) in Stanton, United States is 9,028 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 10:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:36 in Stanton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Stanton (SYN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Stanton Airfield (SYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.