AQY
Girdwood
United States
13,062 km
8,116 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,062 km
8,116 mi / 7,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

AQY GIG
Airport Name Girdwood Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AQY GIG
ICAO Code KAQY SBGL
City Girdwood Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 164 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 60.970000, -149.120000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Girdwood (AQY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,062 kilometers (8,116 miles / 7,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 12:13 in Girdwood, it's 18:13 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Girdwood (AQY) follows a heading of 328° (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 Girdwood Airport (AQY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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