DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
8,617 km
5,354 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,617 km
5,354 mi / 4,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DOD GIG
Airport Name Dodoma Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DOD GIG
ICAO Code HTDO SBGL
City Dodoma Rio De Janeiro
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,673 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -6.170000, 35.750000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dodoma (DOD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,617 kilometers (5,354 miles / 4,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Tanzania 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 14:41 in Dodoma, it's 08:41 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 3,645 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Dodoma Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dodoma (DOD) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dodoma Airport (DOD) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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