COO
Cotonou
Benin
5,926 km
3,682 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,926 km
3,682 mi / 3,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
235°
southwest

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COO GIG
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code COO GIG
ICAO Code DBBB SBGL
City Cotonou Rio De Janeiro
Country Benin Brazil
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 19 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cotonou (COO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,926 kilometers (3,682 miles / 3,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Benin 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 06:04 in Cotonou, it's 02:04 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-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 Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 62° (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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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