BTG
Batangafo
Central African Republic
7,482 km
4,649 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,482 km
4,649 mi / 4,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BTG GIG
Airport Name Batangafo Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BTG GIG
ICAO Code FEGF SBGL
City Batangafo Rio De Janeiro
Country Central African Republic Brazil
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,378 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.310000, 18.310000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Batangafo (BTG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batangafo Airport (BTG) in Batangafo, Central African Republic to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,482 kilometers (4,649 miles / 4,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Central African Republic 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 23:35 in Batangafo, it's 19:35 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,350 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Batangafo Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Batangafo (BTG) follows a heading of 71° (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 Batangafo Airport (BTG) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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