ENS
Enschede
Netherlands
9,657 km
6,000 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,657 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
225°
southwest

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ENS GIG
Airport Name Twenthe Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ENS GIG
ICAO Code EHTW SBGL
City Enschede Rio De Janeiro
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 114 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 52.270000, 6.870000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Enschede (ENS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Twenthe Airport (ENS) in Enschede, Netherlands to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,657 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 05:01 in Enschede, it's 01:01 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 Enschede (ENS) follows a heading of 28° (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 Twenthe Airport (ENS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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