EIB
Eisenach
Germany
9,739 km
6,052 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,739 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
228°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

EIB GIG
Airport Name Eisenach-Kindel Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EIB GIG
ICAO Code EDGE SBGL
City Eisenach Rio De Janeiro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,112 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 50.990000, 10.470000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Eisenach (EIB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB) in Eisenach, Germany to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,739 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 05:30 in Eisenach, it's 00:30 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,084 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Eisenach-Kindel Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Eisenach (EIB) follows a heading of 31° (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 Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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