GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,181 km
5,705 miles
UPV
Upavon
United Kingdom
Distance
9,181 km
5,705 mi / 4,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG UPV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Upavon Aerodrome
IATA Code GIG UPV
ICAO Code SBGL EGDJ
City Rio De Janeiro Upavon
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.290000, -1.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Upavon (UPV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Upavon Aerodrome (UPV) in Upavon, United Kingdom is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 13:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:32 in Upavon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Upavon (UPV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 218° (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 Upavon Aerodrome (UPV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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