BGZ
Braga
Portugal
8,008 km
4,976 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,008 km
4,976 mi / 4,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
214°
south southwest

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Airport Name Braga Municipal Aerodrome Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BGZ GIG
ICAO Code LPBR SBGL
City Braga Rio De Janeiro
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 247 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -8.450000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Braga (BGZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) in Braga, Portugal to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,008 kilometers (4,976 miles / 4,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal 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 07:37 in Braga, it's 04:37 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 Braga (BGZ) 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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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