GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,850 km
4,878 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RKW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG RKW
ICAO Code SBGL KRKW
City Rio De Janeiro Rockwood
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.920000, -84.690000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 03:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:31 in Rockwood. 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 1,636 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 140° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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