GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,979 km
6,201 miles
HSH
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,979 km
6,201 mi / 5,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG HSH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Henderson Executive Airport
IATA Code GIG HSH
ICAO Code SBGL KHND
City Rio De Janeiro Las Vegas
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 2,491 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.000000, -115.100000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Las Vegas (HSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,979 kilometers (6,201 miles / 5,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 17:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:28 in Las Vegas. 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 2,463 feet between the two airports. Henderson Executive Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (HSH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (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 Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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