GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,720 km
5,419 miles
IOW
Iowa City
United States
Distance
8,720 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

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GIG IOW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Iowa City Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG IOW
ICAO Code SBGL KIOW
City Rio De Janeiro Iowa City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 684 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.640000, -91.550000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Iowa City (IOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States is 8,720 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:51 in Iowa City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Iowa City (IOW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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