GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,363 km
5,818 miles
SEW
Siwa
Egypt
Distance
9,363 km
5,818 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SEW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Siwa Oasis North Airport
IATA Code GIG SEW
ICAO Code SBGL HE24
City Rio De Janeiro Siwa
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 28 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.350000, 25.510000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Siwa (SEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) in Siwa, Egypt is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Egypt. 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 00:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:03 in Siwa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Siwa (SEW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 240° (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 Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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