AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
10,047 km
6,243 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,047 km
6,243 mi / 5,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AXD GIG
Airport Name Dimokritos Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AXD GIG
ICAO Code LGAL SBGL
City Alexandroupolis Rio De Janeiro
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 24 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 40.860000, 25.960000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,047 kilometers (6,243 miles / 5,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Greece 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 22:44 in Alexandroupolis, it's 17:44 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) follows a heading of 45° (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 Dimokritos Airport (AXD) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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