GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,070 km
5,636 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG MSP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GIG MSP
ICAO Code SBGL KMSP
City Rio De Janeiro Minneapolis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.880000, -93.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 09:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:38 in Minneapolis.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 134° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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