ETH
Eilat
Israel
10,182 km
6,327 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,182 km
6,327 mi / 5,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ETH GIG
Airport Name Eilat Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ETH GIG
ICAO Code LLET SBGL
City Eilat Rio De Janeiro
Country Israel Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 42 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Eilat (ETH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,182 kilometers (6,327 miles / 5,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Israel with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Eilat, it's 04:14 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 Eilat (ETH) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Eilat Airport (ETH) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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