GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,934 km
5,551 miles
OLB
Olbia
Italy
Distance
8,934 km
5,551 mi / 4,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
38°
northeast

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GIG OLB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport
IATA Code GIG OLB
ICAO Code SBGL LIEO
City Rio De Janeiro Olbia
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 28 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.900000, 9.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Olbia (OLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy is 8,934 kilometers (5,551 miles / 4,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Italy. 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 09:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:01 in Olbia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Olbia (OLB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 228° (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 Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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