BST
Bost
Afghanistan
12,914 km
8,024 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,914 km
8,024 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
258°
west southwest

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BST GIG
Airport Name Bost Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BST GIG
ICAO Code OABT SBGL
City Bost Rio De Janeiro
Country Afghanistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,464 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 31.560000, 64.360000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bost (BST) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bost Airport (BST) in Bost, Afghanistan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,914 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Afghanistan 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 08:02 in Bost, it's 00:32 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,436 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bost Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bost (BST) follows a heading of 65° (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 Bost Airport (BST) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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