DFW to GIG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8,419 km (5,232 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GIG to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Rio De Janeiro?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8,419 km (5,232 mi, 4,546 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to GIG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GIG is roughly southeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to GIG route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-GIG in IATA codes and KDFW-SBGL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG (SBGL).
| DFW | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | SBGL |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #173 |
KDFW starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; SBGL starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GIG sits 579 ft (176 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to GIG
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Rio De Janeiro?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are 8,419 km (5,232 mi, 4,546 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to GIG?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and GIG takes about 11h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GIG from DFW?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) lies roughly southeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to GIG?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-GIG route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, US Airways.
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