GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,324 km
6,415 miles
SUN
Hailey
United States
Distance
10,324 km
6,415 mi / 5,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

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GIG SUN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Friedman Memorial Airport
IATA Code GIG SUN
ICAO Code SBGL KSUN
City Rio De Janeiro Hailey
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,320 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.500000, -114.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hailey (SUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, United States is 10,324 kilometers (6,415 miles / 5,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 19:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:15 in Hailey. 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 5,292 feet between the two airports. Friedman Memorial Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hailey (SUN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (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 Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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