GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,815 km
8,584 miles
NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
Distance
13,815 km
8,584 mi / 7,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NLG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nelson Lagoon Airport
IATA Code GIG NLG
ICAO Code SBGL PAOU
City Rio De Janeiro Nelson Lagoon
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.010000, -161.160000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 13,815 kilometers (8,584 miles / 7,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 19:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:47 in Nelson Lagoon. 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 Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 80° (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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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