AXK
Ataq Airport
Yemen
10,637 km
6,610 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,637 km
6,610 mi / 5,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AXK GIG
Airport Name Ataq Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AXK GIG
ICAO Code OYAT SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,735 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 14.550000, 46.830000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ataq Airport (AXK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataq Airport (AXK) in Ataq Airport, Yemen to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,637 kilometers (6,610 miles / 5,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Yemen 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 07:11 in Ataq Airport, it's 01:11 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 3,707 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Ataq Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ataq Airport (AXK) follows a heading of 77° (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 Ataq Airport (AXK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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