ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
9,886 km
6,143 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,886 km
6,143 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ASM GIG
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ASM GIG
ICAO Code HHAS SBGL
City Asmara Rio De Janeiro
Country Eritrea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,661 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Asmara (ASM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,886 kilometers (6,143 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Eritrea 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 03:04 in Asmara, it's 21:04 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 7,633 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 73° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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