GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,495 km
4,657 miles
GSS
Belfast
South Africa
Distance
7,495 km
4,657 mi / 4,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG GSS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sabi Sabi Airport
IATA Code GIG GSS
ICAO Code SBGL FASE
City Rio De Janeiro Belfast
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -24.940000, 31.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Belfast (GSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa is 7,495 kilometers (4,657 miles / 4,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Brazil with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:00 in Belfast. 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 1,248 feet between the two airports. Sabi Sabi Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Belfast (GSS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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