GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,891 km
3,039 miles
OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Distance
4,891 km
3,039 mi / 2,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
41°
northeast

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GIG OXB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA Code GIG OXB
ICAO Code SBGL GGOV
City Rio De Janeiro Bissau
Country Brazil Guinea-Bissau
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bissau
Elevation 28 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 11.890000, -15.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bissau (OXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 4,891 kilometers (3,039 miles / 2,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Guinea-Bissau. 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 07:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:44 in Bissau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bissau (OXB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 218° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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