GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,976 km
5,578 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
8,976 km
5,578 mi / 4,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

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GIG VAF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code GIG VAF
ICAO Code SBGL LFLU
City Rio De Janeiro Valence/Chabeuil
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 525 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.920000, 4.970000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 8,976 kilometers (5,578 miles / 4,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with France. 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 13:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:28 in Valence/Chabeuil. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 224° (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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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