GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,207 km
6,343 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
10,207 km
6,343 mi / 5,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG XSD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code GIG XSD
ICAO Code SBGL KTNX
City Rio De Janeiro Tonopah
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.800000, -116.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 10,207 kilometers (6,343 miles / 5,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 17:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:36 in Tonopah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,522 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range 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 Tonopah (XSD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 118° (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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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