GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,046 km
6,242 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
10,046 km
6,242 mi / 5,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GIG RLG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code GIG RLG
ICAO Code SBGL ETNL
City Rio De Janeiro Rostock
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 138 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.920000, 12.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 10,046 kilometers (6,242 miles / 5,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 18:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:35 in Rostock. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rostock (RLG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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