GAS
Garissa
Kenya
9,260 km
5,754 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,260 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
247°
west southwest

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GAS GIG
Airport Name Garissa Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GAS GIG
ICAO Code HKGA SBGL
City Garissa Rio De Janeiro
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 475 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Garissa (GAS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,260 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya 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 08:08 in Garissa, it's 02:08 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Garissa Airport (GAS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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