GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,959 km
8,052 miles
SVX
Yekaterinburg
Russia
Distance
12,959 km
8,052 mi / 6,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
36°
northeast

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GIG SVX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Koltsovo Airport
IATA Code GIG SVX
ICAO Code SBGL USSS
City Rio De Janeiro Yekaterinburg
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 28 ft 764 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.740000, 60.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yekaterinburg (SVX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Koltsovo Airport (SVX) in Yekaterinburg, Russia is 12,959 kilometers (8,052 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Russia. 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 05:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:22 in Yekaterinburg. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yekaterinburg (SVX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Koltsovo Airport (SVX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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