GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,776 km
6,075 miles
JSY
Syros Island
Greece
Distance
9,776 km
6,075 mi / 5,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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GIG JSY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Syros Airport
IATA Code GIG JSY
ICAO Code SBGL LGSO
City Rio De Janeiro Syros Island
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.420000, 24.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Syros Island (JSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Syros Airport (JSY) in Syros Island, Greece is 9,776 kilometers (6,075 miles / 5,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Greece. 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 07:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:37 in Syros Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Syros Island (JSY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Syros Airport (JSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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