DTL
Detroit Lakes
United States
9,368 km
5,821 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,368 km
5,821 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
133°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

DTL GIG
Airport Name Detroit Lakes/Wething Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DTL GIG
ICAO Code KDTL SBGL
City Detroit Lakes Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,396 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.820000, -95.880000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Detroit Lakes (DTL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) in Detroit Lakes, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,368 kilometers (5,821 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 00:32 in Detroit Lakes, it's 02:32 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,368 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Detroit Lakes/Wething Field.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Detroit Lakes (DTL) follows a heading of 327° (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 Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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