FNC
Funchal
Portugal
6,782 km
4,214 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,782 km
4,214 mi / 3,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
208°
south southwest

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FNC GIG
Airport Name Madeira Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FNC GIG
ICAO Code LPMA SBGL
City Funchal Rio De Janeiro
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 192 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Funchal (FNC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,782 kilometers (4,214 miles / 3,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal 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 14:38 in Funchal, it's 11:38 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 Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 25° (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 Madeira Airport (FNC) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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