GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,172 km
6,320 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
10,172 km
6,320 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WYS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code GIG WYS
ICAO Code SBGL KWYS
City Rio De Janeiro West Yellowstone
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.690000, -111.120000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 10,172 kilometers (6,320 miles / 5,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 13:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:47 in West Yellowstone. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,621 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from West Yellowstone (WYS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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