GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,991 km
4,344 miles
ZND
Zinder
Niger
Distance
6,991 km
4,344 mi / 3,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG ZND
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Zinder Airport
IATA Code GIG ZND
ICAO Code SBGL DRZR
City Rio De Janeiro Zinder
Country Brazil Niger
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Niamey
Elevation 28 ft 1,516 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 13.780000, 8.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zinder (ZND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Zinder Airport (ZND) in Zinder, Niger is 6,991 kilometers (4,344 miles / 3,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Niger. 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 06:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:49 in Zinder. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,488 feet between the two airports. Zinder Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Zinder (ZND) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 235° (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 Zinder Airport (ZND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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