BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
4,750 km
2,951 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,750 km
2,951 mi / 2,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BTE GIG
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BTE GIG
ICAO Code GFBN SBGL
City Bonthe Rio De Janeiro
Country Sierra Leone Brazil
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bonthe (BTE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,750 kilometers (2,951 miles / 2,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 20:51 in Bonthe, it's 17:51 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 48° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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