EGN
Geneina
Sudan
8,211 km
5,102 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,211 km
5,102 mi / 4,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EGN GIG
Airport Name Geneina Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EGN GIG
ICAO Code HSGN SBGL
City Geneina Rio De Janeiro
Country Sudan Brazil
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,650 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 22.470000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Geneina (EGN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneina Airport (EGN) in Geneina, Sudan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,211 kilometers (5,102 miles / 4,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Sudan 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 08:59 in Geneina, it's 03:59 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,622 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Geneina Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Geneina (EGN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Geneina Airport (EGN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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