GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,078 km
8,748 miles
WSF
Cape Sarichef
United States
Distance
14,078 km
8,748 mi / 7,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WSF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cape Sarichef Airport
IATA Code GIG WSF
ICAO Code SBGL PACS
City Rio De Janeiro Cape Sarichef
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 28 ft 291 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.580000, -164.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cape Sarichef (WSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) in Cape Sarichef, United States is 14,078 kilometers (8,748 miles / 7,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 20:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:28 in Cape Sarichef. 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.

The return flight from Cape Sarichef (WSF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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