GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,701 km
6,028 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
9,701 km
6,028 mi / 5,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SJJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code GIG SJJ
ICAO Code SBGL LQSA
City Rio De Janeiro Sarajevo
Country Brazil Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 28 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.820000, 18.330000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 9,701 kilometers (6,028 miles / 5,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:17 in Sarajevo. 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 1,680 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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