EAN
Wheatland
United States
9,593 km
5,961 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,593 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Denver
Heading
126°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

EAN GIG
Airport Name Phifer Airfield Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EAN GIG
ICAO Code KEAN SBGL
City Wheatland Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,779 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.060000, -104.930000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Wheatland (EAN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phifer Airfield (EAN) in Wheatland, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 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 01:19 in Wheatland, it's 04:19 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 4,751 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Phifer Airfield.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wheatland (EAN) 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 Phifer Airfield (EAN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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