GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,568 km
5,945 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

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GIG SPJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code GIG SPJ
ICAO Code SBGL LGSP
City Rio De Janeiro Sparti
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 500 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.970000, 22.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Greece. 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 15:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:05 in Sparti. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sparti (SPJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 237° (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 Sparti Airport (SPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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