GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,237 km
5,740 miles
SUF
Lamezia Terme
Italy
Distance
9,237 km
5,740 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
42°
northeast

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GIG SUF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lamezia Terme Airport
IATA Code GIG SUF
ICAO Code SBGL LICA
City Rio De Janeiro Lamezia Terme
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 28 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.910000, 16.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) in Lamezia Terme, Italy is 9,237 kilometers (5,740 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Italy. 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 06:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:42 in Lamezia Terme. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lamezia Terme (SUF) 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 Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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