GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,509 km
5,909 miles
PHP
Philip
United States
Distance
9,509 km
5,909 mi / 5,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG PHP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Philip Airport
IATA Code GIG PHP
ICAO Code SBGL KPHP
City Rio De Janeiro Philip
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 2,209 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.050000, -101.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Philip (PHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Philip Airport (PHP) in Philip, United States is 9,509 kilometers (5,909 miles / 5,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 23:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:15 in Philip. 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 2,181 feet between the two airports. Philip Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Philip (PHP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 Philip Airport (PHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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