GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,958 km
4,945 miles
SXY
Sidney
United States
Distance
7,958 km
4,945 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SXY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sidney Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG SXY
ICAO Code SBGL KN23
City Rio De Janeiro Sidney
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.300000, -75.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sidney (SXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) in Sidney, United States is 7,958 kilometers (4,945 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 03:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:44 in Sidney.

The return flight from Sidney (SXY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 149° (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 Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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