FLT
Flat
United States
13,508 km
8,393 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,508 km
8,393 mi / 7,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Anchorage
Heading
79°
east

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Airport Comparison

FLT GIG
Airport Name Flat Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FLT GIG
ICAO Code KFLT SBGL
City Flat Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 309 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 62.450000, -157.990000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Flat (FLT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flat Airport (FLT) in Flat, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,508 kilometers (8,393 miles / 7,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 21:37 in Flat, it's 02:37 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-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 Flat (FLT) follows a heading of 330° (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 Flat Airport (FLT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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