ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
10,830 km
6,730 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,830 km
6,730 mi / 5,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
248°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

ELQ GIG
Airport Name Gassim Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ELQ GIG
ICAO Code OEGS SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,126 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,830 kilometers (6,730 miles / 5,848 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 21:38 in Gassim Airport, it's 15:38 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 2,098 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 65° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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