AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
5,674 km
3,526 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,674 km
3,526 mi / 3,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AJJ GIG
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AJJ GIG
ICAO Code GQNJ SBGL
City Akjoujt Rio De Janeiro
Country Mauritania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 403 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,674 kilometers (3,526 miles / 3,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Mauritania with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in Akjoujt, it's 08:06 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Akjoujt (AJJ) 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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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