EMP
Emporia
United States
8,755 km
5,440 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,755 km
5,440 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EMP GIG
Airport Name Emporia Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EMP GIG
ICAO Code KEMP SBGL
City Emporia Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,208 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, -96.190000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Emporia (EMP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,755 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 14:07 in Emporia, it's 17:07 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 1,180 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Emporia Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Emporia (EMP) follows a heading of 320° (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 Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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