BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,099 km
5,654 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,099 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
236°
west southwest

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BEN GIG
Airport Name Benina International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BEN GIG
ICAO Code HLLB SBGL
City Benghazi Rio De Janeiro
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 433 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Benghazi (BEN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,099 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Libya 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 10:37 in Benghazi, it's 05:37 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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