FYT
Faya Largeau Airport
Chad
8,149 km
5,064 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,149 km
5,064 mi / 4,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

FYT GIG
Airport Name Faya Largeau Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FYT GIG
ICAO Code FTTY SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Chad Brazil
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 771 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 17.920000, 19.110000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) in Faya Largeau Airport, Chad to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,149 kilometers (5,064 miles / 4,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Chad 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 00:05 in Faya Largeau Airport, it's 20:05 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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) follows a heading of 62° (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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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