ALM
Alamogordo
United States
9,084 km
5,644 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,084 km
5,644 mi / 4,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALM GIG
Airport Name Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ALM GIG
ICAO Code KALM SBGL
City Alamogordo Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,200 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 32.840000, -105.990000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Alamogordo (ALM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) in Alamogordo, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,084 kilometers (5,644 miles / 4,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 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 01:01 in Alamogordo, it's 05:01 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 4,172 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Alamogordo (ALM) follows a heading of 311° (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 Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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