GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,678 km
5,392 miles
JUB
Juba
South Sudan
Distance
8,678 km
5,392 mi / 4,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG JUB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Juba Airport
IATA Code GIG JUB
ICAO Code SBGL HSSJ
City Rio De Janeiro Juba
Country Brazil South Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Juba
Elevation 28 ft 1,513 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.870000, 31.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Juba (JUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Juba Airport (JUB) in Juba, South Sudan is 8,678 kilometers (5,392 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Sudan. 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 05:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:51 in Juba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,485 feet between the two airports. Juba Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Juba (JUB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Juba Airport (JUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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