GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,695 km
6,024 miles
OHD
Ohrid
North Macedonia
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG OHD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport
IATA Code GIG OHD
ICAO Code SBGL LWOH
City Rio De Janeiro Ohrid
Country Brazil North Macedonia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Skopje
Elevation 28 ft 2,313 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.180000, 20.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ohrid (OHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) in Ohrid, North Macedonia is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 North Macedonia. 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 19:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:53 in Ohrid. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,285 feet between the two airports. Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ohrid (OHD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (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 Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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