GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,095 km
5,030 miles
WHT
Wharton
United States
Distance
8,095 km
5,030 mi / 4,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
313°
northwest

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GIG WHT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wharton Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG WHT
ICAO Code SBGL KARM
City Rio De Janeiro Wharton
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.250000, -96.150000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wharton (WHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) in Wharton, United States is 8,095 kilometers (5,030 miles / 4,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 19:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:07 in Wharton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wharton (WHT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (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 Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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