GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,560 km
6,562 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
10,560 km
6,562 mi / 5,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WVI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG WVI
ICAO Code SBGL KWVI
City Rio De Janeiro Watsonville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 163 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.940000, -121.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 10,560 kilometers (6,562 miles / 5,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 03:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:29 in Watsonville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Watsonville (WVI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 115° (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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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