GAF
Gafsa
Tunisia
8,409 km
5,225 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,409 km
5,225 mi / 4,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GAF GIG
Airport Name Gafsa Ksar International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GAF GIG
ICAO Code DTTF SBGL
City Gafsa Rio De Janeiro
Country Tunisia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,060 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.420000, 8.820000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gafsa (GAF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) in Gafsa, Tunisia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,409 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Tunisia 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 06:39 in Gafsa, it's 02:39 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,032 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Gafsa Ksar International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gafsa (GAF) follows a heading of 42° (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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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