GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,942 km
6,799 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,942 km
6,799 mi / 5,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RAH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code GIG RAH
ICAO Code SBGL OERF
City Rio De Janeiro Rafha
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 28 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.630000, 43.490000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 10,942 kilometers (6,799 miles / 5,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:39 in Rafha. 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 1,446 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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