GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,142 km
6,302 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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GIG JIB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code GIG JIB
ICAO Code SBGL HDAM
City Rio De Janeiro Djibouti City
Country Brazil Djibouti
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 28 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 11.550000, 43.160000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Djibouti. 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 22:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:33 in Djibouti City. 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 Djibouti City (JIB) 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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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