GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,780 km
6,077 miles
MOT
Minot
United States
Distance
9,780 km
6,077 mi / 5,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

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GIG MOT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Minot International Airport
IATA Code GIG MOT
ICAO Code SBGL KMOT
City Rio De Janeiro Minot
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,716 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.260000, -101.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Minot (MOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Minot International Airport (MOT) in Minot, United States is 9,780 kilometers (6,077 miles / 5,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,688 feet between the two airports. Minot International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Minot (MOT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 Minot International Airport (MOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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