GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,190 km
5,710 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
9,190 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

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GIG SXL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code GIG SXL
ICAO Code SBGL EISG
City Rio De Janeiro Sligo
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 28 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.280000, -8.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 9,190 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Ireland. 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 05:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:13 in Sligo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sligo (SXL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 212° (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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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