GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,327 km
5,174 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
8,327 km
5,174 mi / 4,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YIP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code GIG YIP
ICAO Code SBGL KYIP
City Rio De Janeiro Detroit
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 716 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.200000, -83.500000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 8,327 kilometers (5,174 miles / 4,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:35 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 142° (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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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