CHQ
Souda
Greece
9,606 km
5,969 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,606 km
5,969 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHQ GIG
Airport Name Chania International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CHQ GIG
ICAO Code LGSA SBGL
City Souda Rio De Janeiro
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 490 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Souda (CHQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,606 kilometers (5,969 miles / 5,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 15:09 in Souda, it's 10:09 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 Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 49° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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