GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,809 km
6,095 miles
WVN
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
Distance
9,809 km
6,095 mi / 5,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG WVN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport
IATA Code GIG WVN
ICAO Code SBGL EDWI
City Rio De Janeiro Wilhelmshaven
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.500000, 8.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wilhelmshaven (WVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport (WVN) in Wilhelmshaven, Germany is 9,809 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Germany. 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 17:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:35 in Wilhelmshaven. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wilhelmshaven (WVN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport (WVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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