GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,964 km
5,570 miles
ORK
Cork
Ireland
Distance
8,964 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

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GIG ORK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cork Airport
IATA Code GIG ORK
ICAO Code SBGL EICK
City Rio De Janeiro Cork
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 28 ft 502 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.840000, -8.490000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cork (ORK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland is 8,964 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Ireland. 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 06:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:07 in Cork. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cork (ORK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Cork Airport (ORK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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