EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
8,847 km
5,497 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,847 km
5,497 mi / 4,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
247°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

EDL GIG
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EDL GIG
ICAO Code HKEL SBGL
City Eldoret Rio De Janeiro
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,941 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Eldoret (EDL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,847 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Kenya 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 04:22 in Eldoret, it's 22:22 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 6,913 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Eldoret International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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