BRO
Brownsville
United States
7,960 km
4,946 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,960 km
4,946 mi / 4,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BRO GIG
Airport Name Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BRO GIG
ICAO Code KBRO SBGL
City Brownsville Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 22 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 25.910000, -97.430000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Brownsville (BRO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) in Brownsville, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,960 kilometers (4,946 miles / 4,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 19:27 in Brownsville, it's 22:27 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Brownsville (BRO) 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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.