GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,597 km
3,478 miles
NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
Distance
5,597 km
3,478 mi / 3,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

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GIG NIX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nioro du Sahel Airport
IATA Code GIG NIX
ICAO Code SBGL GANR
City Rio De Janeiro Nioro du Sahel
Country Brazil Mali
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 28 ft 778 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.240000, -9.580000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali is 5,597 kilometers (3,478 miles / 3,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Mali. 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 00:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:34 in Nioro du Sahel. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nioro du Sahel (NIX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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