ARC
Arctic Village
United States
12,861 km
7,992 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,861 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

ARC GIG
Airport Name Arctic Village Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ARC GIG
ICAO Code PARC SBGL
City Arctic Village Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,092 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 68.110000, -145.580000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Arctic Village (ARC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arctic Village Airport (ARC) in Arctic Village, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,861 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 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 13:27 in Arctic Village, it's 19:27 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,064 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Arctic Village Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Arctic Village (ARC) follows a heading of 336° (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 Arctic Village Airport (ARC) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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