GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,551 km
5,935 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
9,551 km
5,935 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
39°
northeast

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GIG SPU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code GIG SPU
ICAO Code SBGL LDSP
City Rio De Janeiro Split
Country Brazil Croatia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 28 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.540000, 16.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 9,551 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Croatia. 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 02:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:42 in Split. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Split (SPU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 233° (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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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