GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,438 km
6,486 miles
VDB
Leirin Airport
Norway
Distance
10,438 km
6,486 mi / 5,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VDB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Leirin Airport
IATA Code GIG VDB
ICAO Code SBGL ENFG
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Norway
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Oslo
Elevation 28 ft 2,697 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 61.020000, 9.290000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Leirin Airport (VDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Leirin Airport (VDB) in Leirin Airport, Norway is 10,438 kilometers (6,486 miles / 5,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Norway. 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 12:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:15 in Leirin Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,669 feet between the two airports. Leirin Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Leirin Airport (VDB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Leirin Airport (VDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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