AVL
Asheville
United States
7,686 km
4,776 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,686 km
4,776 mi / 4,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AVL GIG
Airport Name Asheville Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AVL GIG
ICAO Code KAVL SBGL
City Asheville Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,164 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.440000, -82.540000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Asheville (AVL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in Asheville, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,686 kilometers (4,776 miles / 4,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 12:11 in Asheville, it's 14:11 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,136 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Asheville Regional Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Asheville (AVL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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