GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,048 km
5,622 miles
WAT
Waterford
Ireland
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

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GIG WAT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Waterford Airport
IATA Code GIG WAT
ICAO Code SBGL EIWF
City Rio De Janeiro Waterford
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 28 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 52.190000, -7.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Waterford (WAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Waterford Airport (WAT) in Waterford, Ireland is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Ireland. 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 01:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:30 in Waterford. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Waterford (WAT) 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 Waterford Airport (WAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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