GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,816 km
6,099 miles
SOB
Sarmellek
Hungary
Distance
9,816 km
6,099 mi / 5,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
37°
northeast

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GIG SOB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sarmellek International Airport
IATA Code GIG SOB
ICAO Code SBGL LHSM
City Rio De Janeiro Sarmellek
Country Brazil Hungary
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Budapest
Elevation 28 ft 408 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.690000, 17.160000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sarmellek (SOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) in Sarmellek, Hungary is 9,816 kilometers (6,099 miles / 5,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Hungary. 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 08:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:12 in Sarmellek. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sarmellek (SOB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 233° (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 Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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