GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,852 km
5,500 miles
OVA
Bekily
Madagascar
Distance
8,852 km
5,500 mi / 4,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG OVA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Bekily Airport
IATA Code GIG OVA
ICAO Code SBGL FMSL
City Rio De Janeiro Bekily
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 1,270 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -24.240000, 45.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bekily (OVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Bekily Airport (OVA) in Bekily, Madagascar is 8,852 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Madagascar. 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 02:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:41 in Bekily. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Bekily Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Bekily (OVA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Bekily Airport (OVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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