GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,217 km
5,727 miles
GLO
Staverton
United Kingdom
Distance
9,217 km
5,727 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
24°
north northeast

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GIG GLO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gloucestershire Airport
IATA Code GIG GLO
ICAO Code SBGL EGBJ
City Rio De Janeiro Staverton
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.890000, -2.170000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Staverton (GLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) in Staverton, United Kingdom is 9,217 kilometers (5,727 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:30 in Staverton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Staverton (GLO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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