GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,115 km
5,043 miles
JHW
Jamestown
United States
Distance
8,115 km
5,043 mi / 4,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JHW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport
IATA Code GIG JHW
ICAO Code SBGL KJHW
City Rio De Janeiro Jamestown
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 1,723 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.150000, -79.260000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jamestown (JHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States is 8,115 kilometers (5,043 miles / 4,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 03:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:35 in Jamestown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JHW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 145° (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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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