GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,431 km
3,375 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
5,431 km
3,375 mi / 2,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NKC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code GIG NKC
ICAO Code SBGL GQNN
City Rio De Janeiro Nouakchott
Country Brazil Mauritania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 28 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 18.100000, -15.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 5,431 kilometers (3,375 miles / 2,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Mauritania. 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 03:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:40 in Nouakchott. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 214° (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 Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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