DGW
Douglas
United States
9,672 km
6,010 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,672 km
6,010 mi / 5,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Denver
Heading
125°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

DGW GIG
Airport Name Converse County Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DGW GIG
ICAO Code KDGW SBGL
City Douglas Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,933 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.800000, -105.390000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Douglas (DGW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,672 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 00:07 in Douglas, it's 03:07 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,905 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Converse County Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Douglas (DGW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Converse County Airport (DGW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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