BWO
Balakovo
Russia
12,048 km
7,486 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,048 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Saratov
Heading
256°
west southwest

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BWO GIG
Airport Name Balakovo Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BWO GIG
ICAO Code UWSB SBGL
City Balakovo Rio De Janeiro
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Saratov America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 95 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 51.860000, 47.750000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Balakovo (BWO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balakovo Airport (BWO) in Balakovo, Russia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,048 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Russia 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 01:41 in Balakovo, it's 18:41 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 7-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Balakovo (BWO) follows a heading of 41° (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 Balakovo Airport (BWO) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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