GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,184 km
4,464 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
7,184 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RLT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code GIG RLT
ICAO Code SBGL DRZL
City Rio De Janeiro Arlit
Country Brazil Niger
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Niamey
Elevation 28 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 18.790000, 7.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 7,184 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Niger. 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 17:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:29 in Arlit. 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 1,415 feet between the two airports. Arlit Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 232° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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