GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,339 km
5,803 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
9,339 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG UAK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code GIG UAK
ICAO Code SBGL BGBW
City Rio De Janeiro Narsarsuaq
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nuuk
Elevation 28 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 61.160000, -45.430000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 9,339 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:54 in Narsarsuaq.

The return flight from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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