GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,468 km
5,883 miles
GXY
Greeley
United States
Distance
9,468 km
5,883 mi / 5,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GXY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Greeley-Weld County Airport
IATA Code GIG GXY
ICAO Code SBGL KGXY
City Rio De Janeiro Greeley
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,697 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.440000, -104.630000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Greeley (GXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) in Greeley, United States is 9,468 kilometers (5,883 miles / 5,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 06:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:45 in Greeley. 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 4,669 feet between the two airports. Greeley-Weld County Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Greeley (GXY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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