AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
10,383 km
6,452 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,383 km
6,452 mi / 5,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AHB GIG
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AHB GIG
ICAO Code OEAB SBGL
City Abha Rio De Janeiro
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,858 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Abha (AHB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,383 kilometers (6,452 miles / 5,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Abha, it's 02:41 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,830 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 72° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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