FLI
Flateyri
Iceland
10,018 km
6,225 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FLI GIG
Airport Name Holt Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FLI GIG
ICAO Code BIHT SBGL
City Flateyri Rio De Janeiro
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 10 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 66.010000, -23.440000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Flateyri (FLI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Holt Airport (FLI) in Flateyri, Iceland to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Iceland 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 07:13 in Flateyri, it's 04:13 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 Flateyri (FLI) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Holt Airport (FLI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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