GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,113 km
8,148 miles
OVS
Sovetskiy
Russia
Distance
13,113 km
8,148 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG OVS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sovetskiy Airport
IATA Code GIG OVS
ICAO Code SBGL USHS
City Rio De Janeiro Sovetskiy
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 28 ft 351 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 61.330000, 63.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sovetskiy (OVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sovetskiy Airport (OVS) in Sovetskiy, Russia is 13,113 kilometers (8,148 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Russia. 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 05:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:48 in Sovetskiy. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sovetskiy (OVS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Sovetskiy Airport (OVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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