EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,530 km
5,922 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,530 km
5,922 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
216°
southwest

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EDI GIG
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EDI GIG
ICAO Code EGPH SBGL
City Edinburgh Rio De Janeiro
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,530 kilometers (5,922 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 United Kingdom 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 05:58 in Edinburgh, it's 02:58 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 21° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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