EKT
Eskilstuna
Sweden
10,635 km
6,608 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,635 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
233°
southwest

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EKT GIG
Airport Name Eskilstuna Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EKT GIG
ICAO Code ESSU SBGL
City Eskilstuna Rio De Janeiro
Country Sweden Brazil
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 139 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 59.350000, 16.710000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Eskilstuna (EKT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eskilstuna Airport (EKT) in Eskilstuna, Sweden to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,635 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Sweden 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 08:32 in Eskilstuna, it's 04:32 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 Eskilstuna (EKT) follows a heading of 26° (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 Eskilstuna Airport (EKT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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