GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,922 km
5,544 miles
TDW
Amarillo
United States
Distance
8,922 km
5,544 mi / 4,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TDW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tradewind Airport
IATA Code GIG TDW
ICAO Code SBGL KTDW
City Rio De Janeiro Amarillo
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 3,649 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.170000, -101.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Amarillo (TDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tradewind Airport (TDW) in Amarillo, United States is 8,922 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 20:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:50 in Amarillo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,621 feet between the two airports. Tradewind Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Amarillo (TDW) 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 Tradewind Airport (TDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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