GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,157 km
6,933 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
11,157 km
6,933 mi / 6,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

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GIG IHN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code GIG IHN
ICAO Code SBGL OYQN
City Rio De Janeiro Qishn
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 28 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.420000, 51.680000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 11,157 kilometers (6,933 miles / 6,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Yemen. 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 02:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:44 in Qishn. 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 Qishn (IHN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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