GBU
Khashm El Girba
Sudan
9,573 km
5,949 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,573 km
5,949 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GBU GIG
Airport Name Khashm El Girba Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GBU GIG
ICAO Code HSKG SBGL
City Khashm El Girba Rio De Janeiro
Country Sudan Brazil
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,560 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 14.930000, 35.880000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Khashm El Girba (GBU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) in Khashm El Girba, Sudan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,573 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Sudan 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 02:34 in Khashm El Girba, it's 21:34 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,532 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Khashm El Girba Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Khashm El Girba (GBU) follows a heading of 72° (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 Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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