GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,215 km
5,105 miles
JKV
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
8,215 km
5,105 mi / 4,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JKV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cherokee County Airport
IATA Code GIG JKV
ICAO Code SBGL KJSO
City Rio De Janeiro Jacksonville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 678 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 31.870000, -95.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jacksonville (JKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cherokee County Airport (JKV) in Jacksonville, United States is 8,215 kilometers (5,105 miles / 4,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 23:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:31 in Jacksonville. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jacksonville (JKV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 131° (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 Cherokee County Airport (JKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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