ATB
Atbara
Sudan
9,529 km
5,921 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,529 km
5,921 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATB GIG
Airport Name Atbara Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ATB GIG
ICAO Code HSAT SBGL
City Atbara Rio De Janeiro
Country Sudan Brazil
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,181 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Atbara (ATB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,529 kilometers (5,921 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Sudan 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 02:32 in Atbara, it's 21:32 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,153 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Atbara Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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