BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
9,654 km
5,999 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,654 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
247°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BSY GIG
Airport Name Bardera Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BSY GIG
ICAO Code HCMD SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,200 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,654 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Somalia 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 05:02 in Bardera Airport, it's 23:02 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,172 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bardera Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 86° (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 Bardera Airport (BSY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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