BWK
Brac Island
Croatia
9,559 km
5,940 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,559 km
5,940 mi / 5,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zagreb
Heading
233°
southwest

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BWK GIG
Airport Name Brac Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BWK GIG
ICAO Code LDSB SBGL
City Brac Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Croatia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Zagreb America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,776 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.290000, 16.680000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Brac Island (BWK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brac Airport (BWK) in Brac Island, Croatia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,559 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Croatia 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 11:07 in Brac Island, it's 07:07 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,748 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Brac Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Brac Island (BWK) 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 Brac Airport (BWK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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