AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
10,067 km
6,256 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,067 km
6,256 mi / 5,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
203°
south southwest

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AEY GIG
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AEY GIG
ICAO Code BIAR SBGL
City Akureyri Rio De Janeiro
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Akureyri (AEY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,067 kilometers (6,256 miles / 5,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:25 in Akureyri, it's 02:25 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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