GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,552 km
4,693 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
7,552 km
4,693 mi / 4,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
37°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG UAR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code GIG UAR
ICAO Code SBGL GMFB
City Rio De Janeiro Bouarfa
Country Brazil Morocco
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 28 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.510000, -1.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 7,552 kilometers (4,693 miles / 4,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Morocco. 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 06:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:41 in Bouarfa. 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 3,602 feet between the two airports. Bouarfa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Bouarfa (UAR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 221° (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 Bouarfa Airport (UAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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