FRL
Forli
Italy
9,332 km
5,799 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,332 km
5,799 mi / 5,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
230°
southwest

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FRL GIG
Airport Name Forli Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FRL GIG
ICAO Code LIPK SBGL
City Forli Rio De Janeiro
Country Italy Brazil
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 97 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 44.190000, 12.070000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Forli (FRL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forli Airport (FRL) in Forli, Italy to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,332 kilometers (5,799 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Italy 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 00:38 in Forli, it's 20:38 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 Forli (FRL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Forli Airport (FRL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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