DJA
Djougou
Benin
6,077 km
3,776 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,077 km
3,776 mi / 3,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
233°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

DJA GIG
Airport Name Djougou Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DJA GIG
ICAO Code DBBD SBGL
City Djougou Rio De Janeiro
Country Benin Brazil
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,480 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 9.690000, 1.640000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Djougou (DJA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djougou Airport (DJA) in Djougou, Benin to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,077 kilometers (3,776 miles / 3,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 02:10 in Djougou, it's 22:10 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 1,452 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Djougou Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Djougou (DJA) follows a heading of 59° (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 Djougou Airport (DJA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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