AJA
Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte
France
8,966 km
5,571 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
227°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

AJA GIG
Airport Name Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AJA GIG
ICAO Code LFKJ SBGL
City Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte Rio De Janeiro
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 18 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.920000, 8.800000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, France to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, it's 15:10 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) follows a heading of 36° (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 Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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