AJF
Al-Jawf
Saudi Arabia
10,645 km
6,615 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,645 km
6,615 mi / 5,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AJF GIG
Airport Name Al-Jawf Domestic Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AJF GIG
ICAO Code OESK SBGL
City Al-Jawf Rio De Janeiro
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,261 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 29.790000, 40.100000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Al-Jawf (AJF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,645 kilometers (6,615 miles / 5,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 02:30 in Al-Jawf, it's 20:30 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 2,233 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Al-Jawf Domestic Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Al-Jawf (AJF) follows a heading of 60° (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 Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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