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Flight Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Queenstown (ZQN)

Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.

Origin Airport
GIGSBGL
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Great Circle Path
11,805 km7,335 miles • 6,374 NM
Destination Airport
NZQNZQN
Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown Airport
Direct Distance
11,805 km
7,335 Statute Miles
6,374 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 23m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,062 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
203° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination

Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class

Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 23m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
13h 20m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
23h 12m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements

🇧🇷 Brazil🇳🇿 New Zealand

Not Confirmed — Verify Officially

This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.

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Departure Airport Specs

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • City / Country: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
  • ICAO Code: SBGL
  • Coordinates: -22.8100°, -43.2506°
  • Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Elevation: 28 ft
Arrival Airport Specs

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • City / Country: Queenstown, New Zealand
  • ICAO Code: NZQN
  • Coordinates: -45.0192°, 168.7464°
  • Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Elevation: 1171 ft
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