GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,882 km
6,141 miles
SGG
Sermiligaaq
Greenland
Distance
9,882 km
6,141 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

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GIG SGG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sermiligaaq Heliport
IATA Code GIG SGG
ICAO Code SBGL BGSG
City Rio De Janeiro Sermiligaaq
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nuuk
Elevation 28 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 65.910000, -36.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sermiligaaq (SGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) in Sermiligaaq, Greenland is 9,882 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:27 in Sermiligaaq.

The return flight from Sermiligaaq (SGG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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