ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
10,329 km
6,418 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,329 km
6,418 mi / 5,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ECN GIG
Airport Name Ercan International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ECN GIG
ICAO Code LCEN SBGL
City Nicosia Rio De Janeiro
Country Cyprus Brazil
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 404 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Nicosia (ECN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,329 kilometers (6,418 miles / 5,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Cyprus 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 05:16 in Nicosia, it's 00:16 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 Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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