GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,400 km
5,841 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
9,400 km
5,841 mi / 5,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG WJR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code GIG WJR
ICAO Code SBGL HKWJ
City Rio De Janeiro Wajir
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.730000, 40.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 9,400 kilometers (5,841 miles / 5,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Kenya. 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 23:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:37 in Wajir. 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.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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