GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,727 km
5,423 miles
WLD
Winfield/Arkansas City
United States
Distance
8,727 km
5,423 mi / 4,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WLD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Strother Field
IATA Code GIG WLD
ICAO Code SBGL KWLD
City Rio De Janeiro Winfield/Arkansas City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,160 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.170000, -97.040000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Strother Field (WLD) in Winfield/Arkansas City, United States is 8,727 kilometers (5,423 miles / 4,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 00:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:56 in Winfield/Arkansas City. 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 1,132 feet between the two airports. Strother Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 131° (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 Strother Field (WLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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