BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
10,711 km
6,655 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,711 km
6,655 mi / 5,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
247°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BDI GIG
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BDI GIG
ICAO Code FSSB SBGL
City Bird Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Seychelles Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bird Island (BDI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,711 kilometers (6,655 miles / 5,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Seychelles 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 03:10 in Bird Island, it's 20:10 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 Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bird Island Airport (BDI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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