GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,057 km
3,142 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
5,057 km
3,142 mi / 2,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NIA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code GIG NIA
ICAO Code SBGL GLNA
City Rio De Janeiro Nimba
Country Brazil Liberia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 28 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.500000, -8.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 5,057 kilometers (3,142 miles / 2,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Liberia. 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 08:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:11 in Nimba. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,604 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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