GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,030 km
4,368 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
7,030 km
4,368 mi / 3,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG YOL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code GIG YOL
ICAO Code SBGL DNYO
City Rio De Janeiro Yola
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 28 ft 599 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.260000, 12.430000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 7,030 kilometers (4,368 miles / 3,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Nigeria. 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 04:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:43 in Yola. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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