GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,285 km
7,012 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
11,285 km
7,012 mi / 6,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG NAQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code GIG NAQ
ICAO Code SBGL BGQQ
City Rio De Janeiro Qaanaaq
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Thule
Elevation 28 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 77.490000, -69.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 11,285 kilometers (7,012 miles / 6,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:22 in Qaanaaq.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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