BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
8,334 km
5,179 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,334 km
5,179 mi / 4,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
225°
southwest

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BJA GIG
Airport Name Soummam Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BJA GIG
ICAO Code DAAE SBGL
City Bejaia Rio De Janeiro
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bejaia (BJA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,334 kilometers (5,179 miles / 4,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Algeria 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 01:28 in Bejaia, it's 21:28 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-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 Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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