GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,309 km
5,163 miles
QSF
Setif
Algeria
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG QSF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ain Arnat Airport
IATA Code GIG QSF
ICAO Code SBGL DAAS
City Rio De Janeiro Setif
Country Brazil Algeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Algiers
Elevation 28 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.180000, 5.320000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Setif (QSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Algeria. 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 05:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:53 in Setif. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,332 feet between the two airports. Ain Arnat Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Setif (QSF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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