GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,345 km
5,807 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
9,345 km
5,807 mi / 5,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG WAC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code GIG WAC
ICAO Code SBGL HAWC
City Rio De Janeiro Waca
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.170000, 37.170000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 9,345 kilometers (5,807 miles / 5,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 04:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:18 in Waca. 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 4,172 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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