GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,004 km
5,595 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
9,004 km
5,595 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NCE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code GIG NCE
ICAO Code SBGL LFMN
City Rio De Janeiro Nice
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.660000, 7.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,004 kilometers (5,595 miles / 4,862 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 France. 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 04:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:06 in Nice. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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