GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,985 km
6,826 miles
VHM
Vilhelmina Airport
Sweden
Distance
10,985 km
6,826 mi / 5,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
22°
north northeast

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GIG VHM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vilhelmina Airport
IATA Code GIG VHM
ICAO Code SBGL ESNV
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Sweden
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 28 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 64.580000, 16.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) in Vilhelmina Airport, Sweden is 10,985 kilometers (6,826 miles / 5,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Sweden. 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 15:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:07 in Vilhelmina 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 1,112 feet between the two airports. Vilhelmina Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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