FCA
Kalispell
United States
10,582 km
6,575 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,582 km
6,575 mi / 5,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FCA GIG
Airport Name Glacier Park International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FCA GIG
ICAO Code KGPI SBGL
City Kalispell Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,977 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 48.310000, -114.260000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Kalispell (FCA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,582 kilometers (6,575 miles / 5,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 06:03 in Kalispell, it's 10:03 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,949 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Glacier Park International Airport.

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

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