BLD
Boulder City
United States
9,958 km
6,187 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,958 km
6,187 mi / 5,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BLD GIG
Airport Name Boulder City Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BLD GIG
ICAO Code KBVU SBGL
City Boulder City Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,203 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -114.860000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Boulder City (BLD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) in Boulder City, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,958 kilometers (6,187 miles / 5,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 12:25 in Boulder City, it's 17:25 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,175 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Boulder City Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Boulder City (BLD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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