COS
Colorado Springs
United States
9,367 km
5,821 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,367 km
5,821 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

COS GIG
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code COS GIG
ICAO Code KCOS SBGL
City Colorado Springs Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,187 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,367 kilometers (5,821 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 07:27 in Colorado Springs, it's 11:27 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 6,159 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 317° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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