GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,155 km
6,931 miles
SFT
Skelleftea
Sweden
Distance
11,155 km
6,931 mi / 6,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

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GIG SFT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Skelleftea Airport
IATA Code GIG SFT
ICAO Code SBGL ESNS
City Rio De Janeiro Skelleftea
Country Brazil Sweden
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 28 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 64.620000, 21.080000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Skelleftea (SFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Skelleftea Airport (SFT) in Skelleftea, Sweden is 11,155 kilometers (6,931 miles / 6,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Sweden. 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 19:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:20 in Skelleftea. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Skelleftea (SFT) 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 Skelleftea Airport (SFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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