FDE
Førde
Norway
10,331 km
6,420 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,331 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FDE GIG
Airport Name Bringeland Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FDE GIG
ICAO Code ENBL SBGL
City Førde Rio De Janeiro
Country Norway Brazil
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,046 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 61.390000, 5.760000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Førde (FDE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bringeland Airport (FDE) in Førde, Norway to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,331 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Norway 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 14:39 in Førde, it's 10:39 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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bringeland Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Førde (FDE) 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 Bringeland Airport (FDE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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