GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,235 km
8,224 miles
UTO
Utopia Creek
United States
Distance
13,235 km
8,224 mi / 7,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG UTO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport
IATA Code GIG UTO
ICAO Code SBGL PAIM
City Rio De Janeiro Utopia Creek
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 65.990000, -153.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Utopia Creek (UTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) in Utopia Creek, United States is 13,235 kilometers (8,224 miles / 7,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 11:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:40 in Utopia Creek. 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 1,233 feet between the two airports. Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Utopia Creek (UTO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 81° (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 Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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