DTM
Dortmund
Germany
9,634 km
5,986 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,634 km
5,986 mi / 5,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
226°
southwest

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DTM GIG
Airport Name Dortmund Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DTM GIG
ICAO Code EDLW SBGL
City Dortmund Rio De Janeiro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 425 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 51.520000, 7.610000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dortmund (DTM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dortmund Airport (DTM) in Dortmund, Germany to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,634 kilometers (5,986 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Germany 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 06:15 in Dortmund, it's 02:15 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-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 Dortmund (DTM) follows a heading of 29° (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 Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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