FAA
Faranah Airport
Guinea
5,084 km
3,159 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,084 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
224°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

FAA GIG
Airport Name Faranah Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FAA GIG
ICAO Code GUFH SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Guinea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,476 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 10.040000, -10.770000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Faranah Airport (FAA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faranah Airport (FAA) in Faranah Airport, Guinea to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,084 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Guinea 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 00:26 in Faranah Airport, it's 21:26 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,448 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Faranah Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Faranah Airport (FAA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Faranah Airport (FAA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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