GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,660 km
6,003 miles
GJT
Grand Junction
United States
Distance
9,660 km
6,003 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GJT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Grand Junction Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG GJT
ICAO Code SBGL KGJT
City Rio De Janeiro Grand Junction
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,861 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.120000, -108.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Grand Junction (GJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States is 9,660 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:30 in Grand Junction. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,833 feet between the two airports. Grand Junction Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Junction (GJT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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