GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,312 km
6,408 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
10,312 km
6,408 mi / 5,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

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GIG VAR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code GIG VAR
ICAO Code SBGL LBWN
City Rio De Janeiro Varna
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 28 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.230000, 27.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 10,312 kilometers (6,408 miles / 5,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 09:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:38 in Varna. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Varna (VAR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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