GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,547 km
4,690 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
7,547 km
4,690 mi / 4,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WAL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code GIG WAL
ICAO Code SBGL KWAL
City Rio De Janeiro Wallops Island
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.940000, -75.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 7,547 kilometers (4,690 miles / 4,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 15:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:02 in Wallops Island.

The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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