GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,011 km
6,220 miles
HVK
Holmavik
Iceland
Distance
10,011 km
6,220 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GIG HVK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Holmavik Airport
IATA Code GIG HVK
ICAO Code SBGL BIHK
City Rio De Janeiro Holmavik
Country Brazil Iceland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 28 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 65.700000, -21.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Holmavik (HVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Holmavik Airport (HVK) in Holmavik, Iceland is 10,011 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Iceland. 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 08:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:09 in Holmavik. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Holmavik (HVK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Holmavik Airport (HVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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