FLV
Fort Leavenworth
United States
8,750 km
5,437 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,750 km
5,437 mi / 4,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FLV GIG
Airport Name Sherman Army Air Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FLV GIG
ICAO Code KFLV SBGL
City Fort Leavenworth Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 771 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 39.370000, -94.910000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fort Leavenworth (FLV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherman Army Air Field (FLV) in Fort Leavenworth, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,750 kilometers (5,437 miles / 4,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 10:40 in Fort Leavenworth, it's 13:40 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 Fort Leavenworth (FLV) follows a heading of 322° (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 Sherman Army Air Field (FLV) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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