AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
10,190 km
6,332 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,190 km
6,332 mi / 5,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ GIG
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AQJ GIG
ICAO Code OJAQ SBGL
City Aqaba Rio De Janeiro
Country Jordan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 175 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,190 kilometers (6,332 miles / 5,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Jordan 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 12:35 in Aqaba, it's 06:35 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 58° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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