FNG
Fada N'gourma
Burkina Faso
6,127 km
3,807 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,127 km
3,807 mi / 3,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FNG GIG
Airport Name Fada N'gourma Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FNG GIG
ICAO Code DFEF SBGL
City Fada N'gourma Rio De Janeiro
Country Burkina Faso Brazil
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,011 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 12.030000, 0.350000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fada N'gourma (FNG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fada N'gourma Airport (FNG) in Fada N'gourma, Burkina Faso to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,127 kilometers (3,807 miles / 3,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 03:48 in Fada N'gourma, it's 00:48 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Fada N'gourma (FNG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Fada N'gourma Airport (FNG) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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