ATZ
Assiut
Egypt
9,712 km
6,035 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,712 km
6,035 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATZ GIG
Airport Name Assiut International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ATZ GIG
ICAO Code HEAT SBGL
City Assiut Rio De Janeiro
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 772 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 27.050000, 31.010000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Assiut (ATZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assiut International Airport (ATZ) in Assiut, Egypt to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,712 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Egypt 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 18:49 in Assiut, it's 13:49 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-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 Assiut (ATZ) 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 Assiut International Airport (ATZ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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