AXS
Altus
United States
8,711 km
5,413 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,711 km
5,413 mi / 4,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AXS GIG
Airport Name Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AXS GIG
ICAO Code KAXS SBGL
City Altus Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,433 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.700000, -99.340000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Altus (AXS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) in Altus, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,711 kilometers (5,413 miles / 4,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 03:29 in Altus, it's 06:29 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,405 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Altus (AXS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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