GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,729 km
4,803 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
7,729 km
4,803 mi / 4,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
336°
north northwest

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GIG JFK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GIG JFK
ICAO Code SBGL KJFK
City Rio De Janeiro New York
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.640000, -73.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 7,729 kilometers (4,803 miles / 4,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 04:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:30 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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