GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,326 km
7,038 miles
HOF
Al Ahsa Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,326 km
7,038 mi / 6,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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GIG HOF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Al Ahsa Airport
IATA Code GIG HOF
ICAO Code SBGL OEAH
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 28 ft 588 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.290000, 49.490000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) in Al Ahsa Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,326 kilometers (7,038 miles / 6,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:15 in Al Ahsa Airport. 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 Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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