GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,868 km
6,132 miles
NRL
North Ronaldsay
United Kingdom
Distance
9,868 km
6,132 mi / 5,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NRL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport North Ronaldsay Airport
IATA Code GIG NRL
ICAO Code SBGL EGEN
City Rio De Janeiro North Ronaldsay
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 59.370000, -2.430000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) in North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom is 9,868 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 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 18:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:25 in North Ronaldsay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from North Ronaldsay (NRL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 217° (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 North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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