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Flight Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Diego (SAN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
GIGSBGL
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,976 km6,199 miles • 5,387 NM
Destination Airport
KSANSAN
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport
Direct Distance
9,976 km
6,199 Statute Miles
5,387 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 14m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
898 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
306° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 14m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 41m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇧🇷 Brazil→🇺🇸 United States
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: B1/B2 Tourist Visa required from US embassy/consulate prior to departure.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
- City / Country: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGL
- Coordinates: -22.8100°, -43.2506°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 28 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- City / Country: San Diego, United States
- ICAO Code: KSAN
- Coordinates: 32.7336°, -117.1900°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 17 ft
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