GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,620 km
5,978 miles
LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Distance
9,620 km
5,978 mi / 5,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LJU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
IATA Code GIG LJU
ICAO Code SBGL LJLJ
City Rio De Janeiro Ljubljana
Country Brazil Slovenia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation 28 ft 1,273 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.220000, 14.460000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ljubljana (LJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia is 9,620 kilometers (5,978 miles / 5,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,245 feet between the two airports. Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ljubljana (LJU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 231° (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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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