GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,481 km
5,891 miles
GLB
Globe
United States
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

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GIG GLB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport San Carlos Apache Airport
IATA Code GIG GLB
ICAO Code SBGL KP13
City Rio De Janeiro Globe
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 28 ft 3,261 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.350000, -110.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Globe (GLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) in Globe, United States is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 20:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:28 in Globe. 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 3,233 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Apache Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Globe (GLB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (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 San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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