GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,702 km
8,514 miles
TWA
Twin Hills
United States
Distance
13,702 km
8,514 mi / 7,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TWA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Twin Hills Airport
IATA Code GIG TWA
ICAO Code SBGL KA63
City Rio De Janeiro Twin Hills
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 59.070000, -160.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Twin Hills (TWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Twin Hills Airport (TWA) in Twin Hills, United States is 13,702 kilometers (8,514 miles / 7,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 13:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:06 in Twin Hills. 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.

The return flight from Twin Hills (TWA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 79° (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 Twin Hills Airport (TWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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