FAR
Fargo
United States
9,429 km
5,859 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,429 km
5,859 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FAR GIG
Airport Name Hector International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FAR GIG
ICAO Code KFAR SBGL
City Fargo Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 901 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.920000, -96.820000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fargo (FAR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hector International Airport (FAR) in Fargo, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,429 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 06:37 in Fargo, it's 09:37 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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