GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,429 km
5,859 miles
SCN
Saarbrucken
Germany
Distance
9,429 km
5,859 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG SCN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Saarbrucken Airport
IATA Code GIG SCN
ICAO Code SBGL EDDR
City Rio De Janeiro Saarbrucken
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.210000, 7.110000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Saarbrucken (SCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) in Saarbrucken, Germany is 9,429 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Germany. 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 10:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:27 in Saarbrucken. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,030 feet between the two airports. Saarbrucken Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Saarbrucken (SCN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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