GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,604 km
4,104 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
6,604 km
4,104 mi / 3,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SKO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code GIG SKO
ICAO Code SBGL DNSO
City Rio De Janeiro Sokoto
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 28 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 12.920000, 5.210000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 6,604 kilometers (4,104 miles / 3,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Nigeria. 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 20:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:34 in Sokoto. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 233° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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