GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,181 km
5,705 miles
NWA
Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport
Comoros
Distance
9,181 km
5,705 mi / 4,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG NWA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport
IATA Code GIG NWA
ICAO Code SBGL FMCI
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Comoros
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Comoro
Elevation 28 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -12.300000, 43.770000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) in Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport, Comoros is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Comoros. 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 04:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:37 in Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport. 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 Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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