FFM
Fergus Falls
United States
9,344 km
5,806 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,344 km
5,806 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FFM GIG
Airport Name Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FFM GIG
ICAO Code KFFM SBGL
City Fergus Falls Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,183 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.280000, -96.160000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fergus Falls (FFM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) in Fergus Falls, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,344 kilometers (5,806 miles / 5,045 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 12:57 in Fergus Falls, it's 15:57 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 1,155 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fergus Falls (FFM) follows a heading of 326° (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 Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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