GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,610 km
5,350 miles
GRO
Girona
Spain
Distance
8,610 km
5,350 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
33°
north northeast

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GIG GRO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Girona Airport
IATA Code GIG GRO
ICAO Code SBGL LEGE
City Rio De Janeiro Girona
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 28 ft 468 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.900000, 2.760000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Girona (GRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Girona Airport (GRO) in Girona, Spain is 8,610 kilometers (5,350 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:47 in Girona. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Girona (GRO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Girona Airport (GRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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