ALF
Alta
Norway
11,545 km
7,174 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,545 km
7,174 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
241°
west southwest

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ALF GIG
Airport Name Alta Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ALF GIG
ICAO Code ENAT SBGL
City Alta Rio De Janeiro
Country Norway Brazil
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 9 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Alta (ALF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,545 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Norway 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 03:49 in Alta, it's 23:49 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-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 Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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