GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,012 km
4,978 miles
VRL
Vila Real Airport
Portugal
Distance
8,012 km
4,978 mi / 4,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VRL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vila Real Airport
IATA Code GIG VRL
ICAO Code SBGL LPVR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 28 ft 1,805 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.270000, -7.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vila Real Airport (VRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vila Real Airport (VRL) in Vila Real Airport, Portugal is 8,012 kilometers (4,978 miles / 4,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Portugal. 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 23:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:19 in Vila Real Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,777 feet between the two airports. Vila Real Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Vila Real Airport (VRL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 214° (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 Vila Real Airport (VRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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