GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,986 km
4,341 miles
HOR
Horta
Portugal
Distance
6,986 km
4,341 mi / 3,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG HOR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Horta Airport
IATA Code GIG HOR
ICAO Code SBGL LPHR
City Rio De Janeiro Horta
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 28 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.520000, -28.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Horta (HOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Horta Airport (HOR) in Horta, Portugal is 6,986 kilometers (4,341 miles / 3,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Portugal. 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 13:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:44 in Horta.

The return flight from Horta (HOR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 195° (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 Horta Airport (HOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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