GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,824 km
7,347 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
11,824 km
7,347 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VAW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code GIG VAW
ICAO Code SBGL ENSS
City Rio De Janeiro Vardø
Country Brazil Norway
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Oslo
Elevation 28 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 70.360000, 31.040000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 11,824 kilometers (7,347 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Norway. 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 01:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:36 in Vardø. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vardø (VAW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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