GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,014 km
4,359 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
7,014 km
4,359 mi / 3,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SJZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code GIG SJZ
ICAO Code SBGL LPSJ
City Rio De Janeiro Velas
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 28 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.670000, -28.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 7,014 kilometers (4,359 miles / 3,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Portugal. 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 02:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:47 in Velas.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 196° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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