AJR
Arvidsjaur
Sweden
11,143 km
6,924 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,143 km
6,924 mi / 6,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AJR GIG
Airport Name Arvidsjaur Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AJR GIG
ICAO Code ESNX SBGL
City Arvidsjaur Rio De Janeiro
Country Sweden Brazil
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,245 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 65.590000, 19.280000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Arvidsjaur (AJR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvidsjaur Airport (AJR) in Arvidsjaur, Sweden to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,143 kilometers (6,924 miles / 6,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Sweden with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Arvidsjaur, it's 17:47 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,217 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Arvidsjaur Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Arvidsjaur (AJR) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arvidsjaur Airport (AJR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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