GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,949 km
3,075 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
4,949 km
3,075 mi / 2,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG WYE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code GIG WYE
ICAO Code SBGL GFYE
City Rio De Janeiro Yengema
Country Brazil Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 28 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.610000, -11.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 4,949 kilometers (3,075 miles / 2,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 00:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:12 in Yengema. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 224° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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