GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,714 km
6,657 miles
STS
Santa Rosa
United States
Distance
10,714 km
6,657 mi / 5,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG STS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
IATA Code GIG STS
ICAO Code SBGL KSTS
City Rio De Janeiro Santa Rosa
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.510000, -122.810000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santa Rosa (STS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, United States is 10,714 kilometers (6,657 miles / 5,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:12 in Santa Rosa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Rosa (STS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 114° (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 Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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