COV
Covilha Airport
Portugal
7,931 km
4,928 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,931 km
4,928 mi / 4,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

COV GIG
Airport Name Covilha Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code COV GIG
ICAO Code LPCV SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,572 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 40.260000, -7.480000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Covilha Airport (COV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Covilha Airport (COV) in Covilha Airport, Portugal to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,931 kilometers (4,928 miles / 4,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal 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 14:48 in Covilha Airport, it's 11:48 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,544 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Covilha Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Covilha Airport (COV) follows a heading of 28° (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 Covilha Airport (COV) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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