GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,597 km
5,963 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
9,597 km
5,963 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

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GIG GWS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG GWS
ICAO Code SBGL KGWS
City Rio De Janeiro Glenwood Springs
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.510000, -107.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 9,597 kilometers (5,963 miles / 5,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 04:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:57 in Glenwood Springs. 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 5,888 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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