BRW
Utqiagvik
United States
13,235 km
8,224 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,235 km
8,224 mi / 7,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BRW GIG
Airport Name Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BRW GIG
ICAO Code PABR SBGL
City Utqiagvik Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 49 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 71.280000, -156.770000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Utqiagvik (BRW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) in Utqiagvik, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,235 kilometers (8,224 miles / 7,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 15:52 in Utqiagvik, it's 21:52 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Utqiagvik (BRW) follows a heading of 340° (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 Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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