GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,069 km
6,257 miles
ILZ
Zilina
Slovakia
Distance
10,069 km
6,257 mi / 5,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG ILZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Zilina Airport
IATA Code GIG ILZ
ICAO Code SBGL LZZI
City Rio De Janeiro Zilina
Country Brazil Slovakia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 28 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.230000, 18.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zilina (ILZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Zilina Airport (ILZ) in Zilina, Slovakia is 10,069 kilometers (6,257 miles / 5,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Slovakia. 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 05:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:50 in Zilina. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zilina (ILZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Zilina Airport (ILZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.