GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,970 km
5,574 miles
NQY
Newquay
United Kingdom
Distance
8,970 km
5,574 mi / 4,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NQY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport
IATA Code GIG NQY
ICAO Code SBGL EGHQ
City Rio De Janeiro Newquay
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.440000, -5.000000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Newquay (NQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquay, United Kingdom is 8,970 kilometers (5,574 miles / 4,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United Kingdom. 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 17:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:39 in Newquay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Newquay (NQY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 215° (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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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