GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,677 km
6,013 miles
SPF
Spearfish
United States
Distance
9,677 km
6,013 mi / 5,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

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GIG SPF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field
IATA Code GIG SPF
ICAO Code SBGL KSPF
City Rio De Janeiro Spearfish
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 3,933 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.480000, -103.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Spearfish (SPF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) in Spearfish, United States is 9,677 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 18:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:58 in Spearfish. 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 3,905 feet between the two airports. Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Spearfish (SPF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 127° (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 Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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