ESU
Essaouira
Morocco
7,008 km
4,355 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,008 km
4,355 mi / 3,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ESU GIG
Airport Name Mogador Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ESU GIG
ICAO Code GMMI SBGL
City Essaouira Rio De Janeiro
Country Morocco Brazil
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 384 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 31.400000, -9.680000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Essaouira (ESU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mogador Airport (ESU) in Essaouira, Morocco to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,008 kilometers (4,355 miles / 3,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Morocco 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 04:20 in Essaouira, it's 00:20 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Essaouira (ESU) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Mogador Airport (ESU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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