AMK
Durango
United States
9,495 km
5,900 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,495 km
5,900 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AMK GIG
Airport Name Animas Air Park Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AMK GIG
ICAO Code K00C SBGL
City Durango Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,684 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -107.870000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Durango (AMK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Animas Air Park (AMK) in Durango, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,495 kilometers (5,900 miles / 5,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 23:22 in Durango, it's 03:22 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 6,656 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Animas Air Park. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Durango (AMK) 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 Animas Air Park (AMK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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