GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,274 km
5,763 miles
ZIN
Interlaken Air Base
Switzerland
Distance
9,274 km
5,763 mi / 5,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG ZIN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Interlaken Air Base
IATA Code GIG ZIN
ICAO Code SBGL LSMI
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.680000, 7.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) in Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland is 9,274 kilometers (5,763 miles / 5,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Switzerland. 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 06:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:02 in Interlaken Air Base. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) 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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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