ALB
Albany
United States
7,934 km
4,930 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,934 km
4,930 mi / 4,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALB GIG
Airport Name Albany International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ALB GIG
ICAO Code KALB SBGL
City Albany Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 285 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.750000, -73.800000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Albany (ALB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,934 kilometers (4,930 miles / 4,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 01:19 in Albany, it's 03:19 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Albany (ALB) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Albany International Airport (ALB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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