FJR
Fujairah International Airport
United Arab Emirates
11,971 km
7,438 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,971 km
7,438 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FJR GIG
Airport Name Fujairah International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FJR GIG
ICAO Code OMFJ SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country United Arab Emirates Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 152 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 25.110000, 56.320000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fujairah International Airport (FJR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fujairah International Airport (FJR) in Fujairah International Airport, United Arab Emirates to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,971 kilometers (7,438 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Arab Emirates with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:44 in Fujairah International Airport, it's 04:44 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fujairah International Airport (FJR) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Fujairah International Airport (FJR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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