AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,560 km
5,940 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,560 km
5,940 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
223°
southwest

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AMS GIG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AMS GIG
ICAO Code EHAM SBGL
City Amsterdam Rio De Janeiro
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation -11 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,560 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Netherlands 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 03:31 in Amsterdam, it's 22:31 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 27° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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