ARW
Arad
Romania
10,040 km
6,238 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,040 km
6,238 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
236°
west southwest

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ARW GIG
Airport Name Arad International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ARW GIG
ICAO Code LRAR SBGL
City Arad Rio De Janeiro
Country Romania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 352 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.180000, 21.260000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Arad (ARW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arad International Airport (ARW) in Arad, Romania to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,040 kilometers (6,238 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Romania 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 05:18 in Arad, it's 00:18 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 Arad (ARW) follows a heading of 39° (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 Arad International Airport (ARW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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