BXO
Buochs
Switzerland
9,325 km
5,794 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,325 km
5,794 mi / 5,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BXO GIG
Airport Name Buochs Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BXO GIG
ICAO Code LSZC SBGL
City Buochs Rio De Janeiro
Country Switzerland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,475 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.970000, 8.400000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Buochs (BXO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buochs Airport (BXO) in Buochs, Switzerland to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,325 kilometers (5,794 miles / 5,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Switzerland 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 Buochs, 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 1,447 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Buochs Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buochs (BXO) follows a heading of 33° (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 Buochs Airport (BXO) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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