BNJ
Bonn
Germany
9,553 km
5,936 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,553 km
5,936 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BNJ GIG
Airport Name Bonn-Hangelar Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BNJ GIG
ICAO Code EDKB SBGL
City Bonn Rio De Janeiro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 197 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 50.770000, 7.160000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bonn (BNJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bonn-Hangelar Airport (BNJ) in Bonn, Germany to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,553 kilometers (5,936 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Germany 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 08:34 in Bonn, it's 04:34 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 Bonn (BNJ) follows a heading of 29° (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 Bonn-Hangelar Airport (BNJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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