JFK
New York
United States
8,386 km
5,211 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
8,386 km
5,211 mi / 4,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK RIG
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code JFK RIG
ICAO Code KJFK SJRG
City New York Rio Grande
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -32.080000, -52.160000

New York (JFK) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 8,386 kilometers (5,211 miles / 4,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:11 in New York, it's 04:11 in Rio Grande.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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