GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,579 km
5,952 miles
WPO
Paonia
United States
Distance
9,579 km
5,952 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WPO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport North Fork Valley Airport
IATA Code GIG WPO
ICAO Code SBGL K7V2
City Rio De Janeiro Paonia
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,788 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.830000, -107.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Paonia (WPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) in Paonia, United States is 9,579 kilometers (5,952 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 03:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:12 in Paonia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,760 feet between the two airports. North Fork Valley Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paonia (WPO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (east 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 North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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