FRK
Fregate Island
Seychelles
10,748 km
6,678 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,748 km
6,678 mi / 5,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FRK GIG
Airport Name Fregate Island Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FRK GIG
ICAO Code FSSF SBGL
City Fregate Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Seychelles Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 610 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -4.580000, 55.950000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fregate Island (FRK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,748 kilometers (6,678 miles / 5,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in Fregate Island, it's 00:40 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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