GHF
Giebelstadt Army Air Field
Germany
9,613 km
5,973 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,613 km
5,973 mi / 5,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GHF GIG
Airport Name Giebelstadt Army Air Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GHF GIG
ICAO Code ETEU SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 980 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 49.650000, 9.970000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) in Giebelstadt Army Air Field, Germany to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,613 kilometers (5,973 miles / 5,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Germany 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 04:29 in Giebelstadt Army Air Field, it's 00:29 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-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 Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) follows a heading of 31° (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 Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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