ABI
Abilene
United States
8,578 km
5,330 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,578 km
5,330 mi / 4,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
128°
southeast

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ABI GIG
Airport Name Abilene Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ABI GIG
ICAO Code KABI SBGL
City Abilene Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,791 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 32.410000, -99.680000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Abilene (ABI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) in Abilene, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,578 kilometers (5,330 miles / 4,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Abilene, it's 07:47 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,763 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Abilene Regional Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Abilene (ABI) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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