GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,151 km
5,686 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
9,151 km
5,686 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SUW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code GIG SUW
ICAO Code SBGL KSUW
City Rio De Janeiro Superior
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.690000, -92.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 9,151 kilometers (5,686 miles / 4,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 09:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:41 in Superior. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Superior (SUW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 136° (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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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