GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,987 km
8,070 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
12,987 km
8,070 mi / 7,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WCR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG WCR
ICAO Code SBGL PALR
City Rio De Janeiro Chandalar Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 67.500000, -148.480000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 12,987 kilometers (8,070 miles / 7,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 08:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:10 in Chandalar Lake. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,892 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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