EAR
Kearney
United States
9,112 km
5,662 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,112 km
5,662 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
130°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

EAR GIG
Airport Name Kearney Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EAR GIG
ICAO Code KEAR SBGL
City Kearney Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,132 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 40.730000, -99.010000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Kearney (EAR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) in Kearney, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,112 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 20:57 in Kearney, it's 22:57 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,104 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Kearney Regional Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kearney (EAR) follows a heading of 321° (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 Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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