GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,493 km
5,899 miles
ZTH
Zakynthos Island
Greece
Distance
9,493 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

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GIG ZTH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Dionysios Solomos Airport
IATA Code GIG ZTH
ICAO Code SBGL LGZA
City Rio De Janeiro Zakynthos Island
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.750000, 20.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zakynthos Island (ZTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Dionysios Solomos Airport (ZTH) in Zakynthos Island, Greece is 9,493 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Greece. 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 18:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:17 in Zakynthos Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zakynthos Island (ZTH) 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 Dionysios Solomos Airport (ZTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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