BXK
Buckeye
United States
9,646 km
5,994 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,646 km
5,994 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
120°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

BXK GIG
Airport Name Buckeye Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BXK GIG
ICAO Code KBXK SBGL
City Buckeye Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,033 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 33.420000, -112.690000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Buckeye (BXK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) in Buckeye, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,646 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 16:31 in Buckeye, it's 20:31 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,005 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Buckeye Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buckeye (BXK) follows a heading of 308° (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 Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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