GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,240 km
5,742 miles
QNC
Neuchatel Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,240 km
5,742 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG QNC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Neuchatel Airport
IATA Code GIG QNC
ICAO Code SBGL LSGN
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 28 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.960000, 6.860000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Neuchatel Airport (QNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Neuchatel Airport (QNC) in Neuchatel Airport, Switzerland is 9,240 kilometers (5,742 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Switzerland. 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 15:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:47 in Neuchatel Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,399 feet between the two airports. Neuchatel Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Neuchatel Airport (QNC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Neuchatel Airport (QNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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