BBO
Berbera
Somalia
10,271 km
6,382 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,271 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
247°
west southwest

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BBO GIG
Airport Name Berbera Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BBO GIG
ICAO Code HCMI SBGL
City Berbera Rio De Janeiro
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, 44.940000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Berbera (BBO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berbera Airport (BBO) in Berbera, Somalia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,271 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 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 Somalia 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 00:15 in Berbera, it's 18:15 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 Berbera (BBO) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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