GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,227 km
6,976 miles
ZFW
Fairview
Canada
Distance
11,227 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZFW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fairview Airport
IATA Code GIG ZFW
ICAO Code SBGL CEB5
City Rio De Janeiro Fairview
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 2,166 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.080000, -118.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fairview (ZFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fairview Airport (ZFW) in Fairview, Canada is 11,227 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Canada. 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 06:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:28 in Fairview. 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 2,138 feet between the two airports. Fairview Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fairview (ZFW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 115° (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 Fairview Airport (ZFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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