GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,260 km
5,754 miles
LIN
Milan
Italy
Distance
9,260 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

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GIG LIN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Linate Airport
IATA Code GIG LIN
ICAO Code SBGL LIML
City Rio De Janeiro Milan
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 28 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.450000, 9.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Milan (LIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy is 9,260 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Italy. 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 20:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:07 in Milan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Milan (LIN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Linate Airport (LIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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