GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,949 km
4,939 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
7,949 km
4,939 mi / 4,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SCH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code GIG SCH
ICAO Code SBGL KSCH
City Rio De Janeiro Schenectady
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 378 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.850000, -73.930000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 7,949 kilometers (4,939 miles / 4,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 20:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:08 in Schenectady.

The return flight from Schenectady (SCH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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