AEH
Abeche Airport
Chad
8,078 km
5,019 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,078 km
5,019 mi / 4,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AEH GIG
Airport Name Abeche Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AEH GIG
ICAO Code FTTC SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Chad Brazil
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,788 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 13.850000, 20.840000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Abeche Airport (AEH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abeche Airport (AEH) in Abeche Airport, Chad to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,078 kilometers (5,019 miles / 4,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Chad 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 16:11 in Abeche Airport, it's 12:11 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 1,760 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Abeche Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Abeche Airport (AEH) follows a heading of 66° (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 Abeche Airport (AEH) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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