GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,740 km
6,052 miles
HMB
Sohag
Egypt
Distance
9,740 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG HMB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sohag International Airport
IATA Code GIG HMB
ICAO Code SBGL HEMK
City Rio De Janeiro Sohag
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 28 ft 310 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.340000, 31.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sohag (HMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sohag International Airport (HMB) in Sohag, Egypt is 9,740 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Brazil with Egypt. 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 00:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:40 in Sohag. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sohag (HMB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (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 Sohag International Airport (HMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.