GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,097 km
8,138 miles
JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
Distance
13,097 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JLA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Quartz Creek Airport
IATA Code GIG JLA
ICAO Code SBGL KJLA
City Rio De Janeiro Cooper Landing
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 466 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 60.480000, -149.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cooper Landing (JLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States is 13,097 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 01:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:21 in Cooper Landing. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cooper Landing (JLA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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