GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,588 km
8,443 miles
WTK
Noatak
United States
Distance
13,588 km
8,443 mi / 7,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WTK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Noatak Airport
IATA Code GIG WTK
ICAO Code SBGL PAWN
City Rio De Janeiro Noatak
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 67.560000, -162.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Noatak (WTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Noatak Airport (WTK) in Noatak, United States is 13,588 kilometers (8,443 miles / 7,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 17:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:55 in Noatak. 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 Noatak (WTK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 71° (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 Noatak Airport (WTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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