BPY
Besalampy Airport
Madagascar
9,070 km
5,636 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BPY GIG
Airport Name Besalampy Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BPY GIG
ICAO Code FMNQ SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 125 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -16.740000, 44.480000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Madagascar 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 20:57 in Besalampy Airport, it's 14:57 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Besalampy Airport (BPY) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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