GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,561 km
5,941 miles
SKL
Broadford
United Kingdom
Distance
9,561 km
5,941 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SKL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport
IATA Code GIG SKL
ICAO Code SBGL XBRO
City Rio De Janeiro Broadford
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 57.250000, -5.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Broadford (SKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport (SKL) in Broadford, United Kingdom is 9,561 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 11:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:36 in Broadford. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Broadford (SKL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 214° (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 Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport (SKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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