FWL
Farewell
United States
13,299 km
8,263 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,299 km
8,263 mi / 7,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

FWL GIG
Airport Name Farewell Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FWL GIG
ICAO Code 0AA4 SBGL
City Farewell Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,535 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 62.510000, -153.890000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Farewell (FWL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farewell Airport (FWL) in Farewell, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,299 kilometers (8,263 miles / 7,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 14:29 in Farewell, it's 20:29 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,507 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Farewell Airport.

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

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