ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,291 km
3,287 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,291 km
3,287 mi / 2,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
232°
southwest

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ABJ GIG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ABJ GIG
ICAO Code DIAP SBGL
City Abidjan Rio De Janeiro
Country Ivory Coast Brazil
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 21 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,291 kilometers (3,287 miles / 2,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Ivory Coast with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Abidjan, it's 07:20 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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