GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,183 km
3,842 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
6,183 km
3,842 mi / 3,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG XAR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code GIG XAR
ICAO Code SBGL DFOY
City Rio De Janeiro Aribinda
Country Brazil Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 28 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.220000, -0.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 6,183 kilometers (3,842 miles / 3,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 05:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:48 in Aribinda. 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 1,094 feet between the two airports. Aribinda Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Aribinda (XAR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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