GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,885 km
8,628 miles
WWT
Mertarvik
United States
Distance
13,885 km
8,628 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WWT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mertarvik Airport
IATA Code GIG WWT
ICAO Code SBGL PAEW
City Rio De Janeiro Mertarvik
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 28 ft 346 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 60.800000, -164.500000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mertarvik (WWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mertarvik Airport (WWT) in Mertarvik, United States is 13,885 kilometers (8,628 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 03:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:22 in Mertarvik. 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 Mertarvik (WWT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 74° (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 Mertarvik Airport (WWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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