GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,958 km
8,052 miles
SCC
Deadhorse
United States
Distance
12,958 km
8,052 mi / 6,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SCC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Deadhorse Airport
IATA Code GIG SCC
ICAO Code SBGL PASC
City Rio De Janeiro Deadhorse
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 70.190000, -148.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Deadhorse (SCC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Deadhorse Airport (SCC) in Deadhorse, United States is 12,958 kilometers (8,052 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 01:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:44 in Deadhorse. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Deadhorse (SCC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Deadhorse Airport (SCC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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