GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,914 km
6,160 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
9,914 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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GIG IES
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code GIG IES
ICAO Code SBGL EDAU
City Rio De Janeiro Riesa
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 322 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.290000, 13.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 9,914 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Germany. 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 19:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:55 in Riesa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riesa (IES) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 230° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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