GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,749 km
3,572 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
5,749 km
3,572 mi / 3,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG WZA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code GIG WZA
ICAO Code SBGL DGLW
City Rio De Janeiro Wa
Country Brazil Ghana
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Accra
Elevation 28 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.080000, -2.510000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 5,749 kilometers (3,572 miles / 3,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Ghana. 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 02:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:41 in Wa. 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 1,032 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) 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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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