GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,901 km
6,152 miles
SAS
Salton City
United States
Distance
9,901 km
6,152 mi / 5,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SAS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Salton Sea Airport
IATA Code GIG SAS
ICAO Code SBGL KSAS
City Rio De Janeiro Salton City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft -84 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.240000, -115.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Salton City (SAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 9,901 kilometers (6,152 miles / 5,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 03:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:25 in Salton City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salton City (SAS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 118° (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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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