GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,361 km
5,817 miles
VTN
Valentine
United States
Distance
9,361 km
5,817 mi / 5,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG VTN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Miller Field
IATA Code GIG VTN
ICAO Code SBGL KVTN
City Rio De Janeiro Valentine
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.860000, -100.550000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Valentine (VTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Miller Field (VTN) in Valentine, United States is 9,361 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 03:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:57 in Valentine. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,567 feet between the two airports. Miller Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Valentine (VTN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 Miller Field (VTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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