ACT
Waco
United States
8,342 km
5,183 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,342 km
5,183 mi / 4,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACT GIG
Airport Name Waco Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ACT GIG
ICAO Code KACT SBGL
City Waco Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 516 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 31.610000, -97.230000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Waco (ACT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waco Regional Airport (ACT) in Waco, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,342 kilometers (5,183 miles / 4,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 08:24 in Waco, it's 11:24 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Waco (ACT) follows a heading of 315° (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 Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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