GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,995 km
4,968 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
7,995 km
4,968 mi / 4,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RFK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code GIG RFK
ICAO Code SBGL 5MS1
City Rio De Janeiro Rolling Fork
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.950000, -90.850000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 7,995 kilometers (4,968 miles / 4,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:25 in Rolling Fork. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rolling Fork (RFK) 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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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