GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,938 km
6,175 miles
QHU
Husum
Germany
Distance
9,938 km
6,175 mi / 5,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

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GIG QHU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Husum-Schwesing Airport
IATA Code GIG QHU
ICAO Code SBGL EDXJ
City Rio De Janeiro Husum
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.510000, 9.140000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Husum (QHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) in Husum, Germany is 9,938 kilometers (6,175 miles / 5,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Germany. 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 19:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:42 in Husum. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Husum (QHU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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