GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,159 km
6,313 miles
GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
Distance
10,159 km
6,313 mi / 5,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG GRY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Grimsey Airport
IATA Code GIG GRY
ICAO Code SBGL BIGR
City Rio De Janeiro Grimsey
Country Brazil Iceland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 28 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 66.550000, -18.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Grimsey (GRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland is 10,159 kilometers (6,313 miles / 5,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Brazil with Iceland. 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 13:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:34 in Grimsey. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grimsey (GRY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Grimsey Airport (GRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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