GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,508 km
5,908 miles
GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
Distance
9,508 km
5,908 mi / 5,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

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GIG GLZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gilze Rijen Air Base
IATA Code GIG GLZ
ICAO Code SBGL EHGR
City Rio De Janeiro Breda
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 28 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.570000, 4.930000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Breda (GLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands is 9,508 kilometers (5,908 miles / 5,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Netherlands. 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 00:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:36 in Breda. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Breda (GLZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 224° (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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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