ASA
Asab
Eritrea
10,157 km
6,311 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,157 km
6,311 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ASA GIG
Airport Name Assab International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ASA GIG
ICAO Code HHSB SBGL
City Asab Rio De Janeiro
Country Eritrea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 46 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Asab (ASA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,157 kilometers (6,311 miles / 5,484 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 Eritrea 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 14:48 in Asab, it's 08:48 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 76° (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 Assab International Airport (ASA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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