GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,059 km
5,007 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
8,059 km
5,007 mi / 4,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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GIG VGO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code GIG VGO
ICAO Code SBGL LEVX
City Rio De Janeiro Vigo
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 28 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.230000, -8.630000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 8,059 kilometers (5,007 miles / 4,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Spain. 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 23:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:47 in Vigo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vigo (VGO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 213° (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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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