GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,837 km
4,870 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
7,837 km
4,870 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VVZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code GIG VVZ
ICAO Code SBGL DAAP
City Rio De Janeiro Illizi
Country Brazil Algeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Algiers
Elevation 28 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.720000, 8.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 7,837 kilometers (4,870 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Algeria. 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 05:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:21 in Illizi. 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 1,750 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Illizi (VVZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 230° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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