DHR
Den Helder
Netherlands
9,610 km
5,971 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,610 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
223°
southwest

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DHR GIG
Airport Name De Kooy Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DHR GIG
ICAO Code EHKD SBGL
City Den Helder Rio De Janeiro
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 52.920000, 4.780000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Den Helder (DHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from De Kooy Airport (DHR) in Den Helder, Netherlands to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 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 01:08 in Den Helder, it's 21:08 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 Den Helder (DHR) 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 De Kooy Airport (DHR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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