GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,980 km
5,580 miles
JER
Saint Helier
JE
Distance
8,980 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JER
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jersey Airport
IATA Code GIG JER
ICAO Code SBGL EGJJ
City Rio De Janeiro Saint Helier
Country Brazil JE
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Jersey
Elevation 28 ft 277 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.210000, -2.200000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Saint Helier (JER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jersey Airport (JER) in Saint Helier, JE is 8,980 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with JE. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:49 in Saint Helier. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saint Helier (JER) 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 Jersey Airport (JER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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