GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,319 km
5,790 miles
VBS
Brescia
Italy
Distance
9,319 km
5,790 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

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GIG VBS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Brescia / Montichiari Airport
IATA Code GIG VBS
ICAO Code SBGL LIPO
City Rio De Janeiro Brescia
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 28 ft 355 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.430000, 10.330000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Brescia (VBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Brescia / Montichiari Airport (VBS) in Brescia, Italy is 9,319 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Italy. 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 04:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:40 in Brescia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Brescia (VBS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 228° (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 Brescia / Montichiari Airport (VBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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