GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,265 km
6,379 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
10,265 km
6,379 mi / 5,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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GIG VTM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code GIG VTM
ICAO Code SBGL LLNV
City Rio De Janeiro Beersheba
Country Brazil Israel
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 28 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 31.210000, 35.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 10,265 kilometers (6,379 miles / 5,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:54 in Beersheba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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