GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,207 km
6,342 miles
JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
Distance
10,207 km
6,342 mi / 5,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
357°
north

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GIG JEG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Aasiaat Airport
IATA Code GIG JEG
ICAO Code SBGL BGAA
City Rio De Janeiro Aasiaat
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nuuk
Elevation 28 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 68.720000, -52.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Aasiaat (JEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland is 10,207 kilometers (6,342 miles / 5,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:30 in Aasiaat.

The return flight from Aasiaat (JEG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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