DBT
Debre Tabor
Ethiopia
9,646 km
5,994 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,646 km
5,994 mi / 5,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DBT GIG
Airport Name Debre Tabor Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DBT GIG
ICAO Code HADT SBGL
City Debre Tabor Rio De Janeiro
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 8,490 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.000000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Debre Tabor (DBT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,646 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Ethiopia 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 23:11 in Debre Tabor, it's 17:11 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 8,462 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Debre Tabor Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Debre Tabor (DBT) follows a heading of 76° (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 Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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