GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,200 km
6,338 miles
SBZ
Sibiu
Romania
Distance
10,200 km
6,338 mi / 5,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SBZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sibiu International Airport
IATA Code GIG SBZ
ICAO Code SBGL LRSB
City Rio De Janeiro Sibiu
Country Brazil Romania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 28 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.790000, 24.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sibiu (SBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) in Sibiu, Romania is 10,200 kilometers (6,338 miles / 5,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Romania. 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 14:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:32 in Sibiu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,468 feet between the two airports. Sibiu International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sibiu (SBZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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