ATR
Atar
Mauritania
5,826 km
3,620 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,826 km
3,620 mi / 3,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ATR GIG
Airport Name Atar International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ATR GIG
ICAO Code GQPA SBGL
City Atar Rio De Janeiro
Country Mauritania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 734 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Atar (ATR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,826 kilometers (3,620 miles / 3,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 09:50 in Atar, it's 06:50 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 Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 37° (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 Atar International Airport (ATR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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