GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,392 km
6,457 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
10,392 km
6,457 mi / 5,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
north northeast

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GIG WAW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GIG WAW
ICAO Code SBGL EPWA
City Rio De Janeiro Warsaw
Country Brazil Poland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 28 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 52.170000, 20.970000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 10,392 kilometers (6,457 miles / 5,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Poland. 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 06:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:43 in Warsaw. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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