FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
9,177 km
5,702 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,177 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
132°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

FSD GIG
Airport Name Joe Foss Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FSD GIG
ICAO Code KFSD SBGL
City Sioux Falls Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,430 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.580000, -96.740000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,177 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 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 09:08 in Sioux Falls, it's 11:08 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,402 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Joe Foss Field.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sioux Falls (FSD) follows a heading of 324° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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