AZI
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
11,769 km
7,313 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,769 km
7,313 mi / 6,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AZI GIG
Airport Name Al Bateen Executive Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AZI GIG
ICAO Code OMAD SBGL
City Abu Dhabi Rio De Janeiro
Country United Arab Emirates Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 16 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.460000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Abu Dhabi (AZI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,769 kilometers (7,313 miles / 6,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 13:38 in Abu Dhabi, it's 06:38 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 7-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 Abu Dhabi (AZI) follows a heading of 70° (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 Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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