GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,674 km
6,633 miles
JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
Distance
10,674 km
6,633 mi / 5,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG JUV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Upernavik Airport
IATA Code GIG JUV
ICAO Code SBGL BGUK
City Rio De Janeiro Upernavik
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nuuk
Elevation 28 ft 414 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 72.790000, -56.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Upernavik (JUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland is 10,674 kilometers (6,633 miles / 5,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 01:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:50 in Upernavik.

The return flight from Upernavik (JUV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Upernavik Airport (JUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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