GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,250 km
5,748 miles
HOA
Hola
Kenya
Distance
9,250 km
5,748 mi / 4,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
89°
east

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GIG HOA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hola Airport
IATA Code GIG HOA
ICAO Code SBGL HKHO
City Rio De Janeiro Hola
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 195 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -1.520000, 40.000000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hola (HOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hola Airport (HOA) in Hola, Kenya is 9,250 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Kenya. 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 21:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:33 in Hola. 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 Hola (HOA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Hola Airport (HOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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