GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,355 km
8,299 miles
HHI
Wahiawa
United States
Distance
13,355 km
8,299 mi / 7,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG HHI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wheeler Army Air Field
IATA Code GIG HHI
ICAO Code SBGL PHHI
City Rio De Janeiro Wahiawa
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 28 ft 843 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.480000, -158.040000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wahiawa (HHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wheeler Army Air Field (HHI) in Wahiawa, United States is 13,355 kilometers (8,299 miles / 7,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 05:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:07 in Wahiawa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wahiawa (HHI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 105° (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 Wheeler Army Air Field (HHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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