GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,472 km
5,886 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
9,472 km
5,886 mi / 5,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GIG RMS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code GIG RMS
ICAO Code SBGL ETAR
City Rio De Janeiro Ramstein
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 776 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.440000, 7.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 9,472 kilometers (5,886 miles / 5,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 16:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:44 in Ramstein. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ramstein (RMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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