GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,492 km
5,898 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
9,492 km
5,898 mi / 5,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

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GIG WHF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code GIG WHF
ICAO Code SBGL HSSW
City Rio De Janeiro Wadi Halfa
Country Brazil Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 28 ft 961 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.800000, 31.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 9,492 kilometers (5,898 miles / 5,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Sudan. 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 05:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:33 in Wadi Halfa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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