FAE
Vagar
FO
9,963 km
6,190 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,963 km
6,190 mi / 5,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Faroe
Heading
213°
south southwest

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Airport Name Vagar Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FAE GIG
ICAO Code EKVG SBGL
City Vagar Rio De Janeiro
Country FO Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Faroe America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 280 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 62.060000, -7.280000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Vagar (FAE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,963 kilometers (6,190 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 FO with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Vagar, it's 16:38 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 16° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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