GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,603 km
6,589 miles
NUQ
Mountain View
United States
Distance
10,603 km
6,589 mi / 5,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG NUQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Moffett Federal Airfield
IATA Code GIG NUQ
ICAO Code SBGL KNUQ
City Rio De Janeiro Mountain View
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.420000, -122.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mountain View (NUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States is 10,603 kilometers (6,589 miles / 5,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 03:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:57 in Mountain View. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mountain View (NUQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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