GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,091 km
6,892 miles
VTB
Vitebsk
Belarus
Distance
11,091 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

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GIG VTB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vitebsk East Airport
IATA Code GIG VTB
ICAO Code SBGL UMII
City Rio De Janeiro Vitebsk
Country Brazil Belarus
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Minsk
Elevation 28 ft 682 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 55.130000, 30.350000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vitebsk (VTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vitebsk East Airport (VTB) in Vitebsk, Belarus is 11,091 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Belarus. 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 13:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:25 in Vitebsk. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vitebsk (VTB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 244° (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 Vitebsk East Airport (VTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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