GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,285 km
5,770 miles
RCS
Rochester
United Kingdom
Distance
9,285 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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GIG RCS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rochester Airport
IATA Code GIG RCS
ICAO Code SBGL EGTO
City Rio De Janeiro Rochester
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 436 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.350000, 0.500000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rochester (RCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rochester Airport (RCS) in Rochester, United Kingdom is 9,285 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 18:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:04 in Rochester. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rochester (RCS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 220° (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 Rochester Airport (RCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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