GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,744 km
6,055 miles
LNZ
Linz
Austria
Distance
9,744 km
6,055 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

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GIG LNZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Linz Airport
IATA Code GIG LNZ
ICAO Code SBGL LOWL
City Rio De Janeiro Linz
Country Brazil Austria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Vienna
Elevation 28 ft 978 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.230000, 14.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Linz (LNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Linz Airport (LNZ) in Linz, Austria is 9,744 kilometers (6,055 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Austria. 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 01:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:12 in Linz. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Linz (LNZ) 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 Linz Airport (LNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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