GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,164 km
6,316 miles
JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
Distance
10,164 km
6,316 mi / 5,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG JAM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Bezmer Air Base
IATA Code GIG JAM
ICAO Code SBGL LBIA
City Rio De Janeiro Yambol
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 28 ft 509 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.450000, 26.350000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yambol (JAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria is 10,164 kilometers (6,316 miles / 5,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 09:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:42 in Yambol. With a 6-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 Yambol (JAM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Bezmer Air Base (JAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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