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Airport Comparison
| AHB | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Abha Regional Airport | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport |
| IATA Code | AHB | GIG |
| ICAO Code | OEAB | SBGL |
| City | Abha | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 6,858 ft | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | 18.240000, 42.660000 | -22.810000, -43.250000 |
Abha (AHB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,383 kilometers (6,452 miles / 5,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
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 Saudi Arabia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Abha, it's 15:18 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,830 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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