DWD
Dawadmi
Saudi Arabia
10,815 km
6,720 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,815 km
6,720 mi / 5,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DWD GIG
Airport Name Dawadmi Domestic Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DWD GIG
ICAO Code OEDW SBGL
City Dawadmi Rio De Janeiro
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,429 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 24.500000, 44.400000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dawadmi (DWD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dawadmi Domestic Airport (DWD) in Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,815 kilometers (6,720 miles / 5,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:33 in Dawadmi, it's 22:33 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 3,401 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Dawadmi Domestic Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dawadmi (DWD) follows a heading of 66° (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 Dawadmi Domestic Airport (DWD) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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