GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,615 km
5,353 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
8,615 km
5,353 mi / 4,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SZL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code GIG SZL
ICAO Code SBGL KSZL
City Rio De Janeiro Knob Noster
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 871 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.730000, -93.550000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 8,615 kilometers (5,353 miles / 4,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 14:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:23 in Knob Noster. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Knob Noster (SZL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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