GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,046 km
6,242 miles
ZJN
Swan River
Canada
Distance
10,046 km
6,242 mi / 5,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZJN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Swan River Airport
IATA Code GIG ZJN
ICAO Code SBGL CZJN
City Rio De Janeiro Swan River
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 52.120000, -101.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Swan River (ZJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Swan River Airport (ZJN) in Swan River, Canada is 10,046 kilometers (6,242 miles / 5,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:25 in Swan River. 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 1,072 feet between the two airports. Swan River Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Swan River (ZJN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Swan River Airport (ZJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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