DCA
Washington
United States
8,296 km
5,155 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
8,296 km
5,155 mi / 4,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA RIG
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code DCA RIG
ICAO Code KDCA SJRG
City Washington Rio Grande
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Washington (DCA) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 8,296 kilometers (5,155 miles / 4,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 09:31 in Washington, it's 11:31 in Rio Grande.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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