GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,001 km
5,593 miles
ROW
Roswell
United States
Distance
9,001 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ROW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Roswell Air Center Airport
IATA Code GIG ROW
ICAO Code SBGL KROW
City Rio De Janeiro Roswell
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 3,671 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.300000, -104.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Roswell (ROW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, United States is 9,001 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 14:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:23 in Roswell. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,643 feet between the two airports. Roswell Air Center Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Roswell (ROW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 125° (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 Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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