GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,071 km
5,636 miles
HLC
Hill City
United States
Distance
9,071 km
5,636 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG HLC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hill City Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG HLC
ICAO Code SBGL KHLC
City Rio De Janeiro Hill City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 2,238 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.380000, -99.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hill City (HLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) in Hill City, United States is 9,071 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 20:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:49 in Hill City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,210 feet between the two airports. Hill City Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Hill City (HLC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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