GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,062 km
6,252 miles
SKV
St Catherine International Airport
Egypt
Distance
10,062 km
6,252 mi / 5,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
59°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG SKV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport St Catherine International Airport
IATA Code GIG SKV
ICAO Code SBGL HESC
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 28 ft 4,368 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.690000, 34.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) in St Catherine International Airport, Egypt is 10,062 kilometers (6,252 miles / 5,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 15:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:33 in St Catherine International Airport. 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 4,340 feet between the two airports. St Catherine International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from St Catherine International Airport (SKV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 244° (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 St Catherine International Airport (SKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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