GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,030 km
5,611 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
9,030 km
5,611 mi / 4,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SNN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code GIG SNN
ICAO Code SBGL EINN
City Rio De Janeiro Shannon
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 28 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 52.700000, -8.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 9,030 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Ireland. 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 14:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:20 in Shannon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shannon (SNN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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