BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
7,635 km
4,744 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,635 km
4,744 mi / 4,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BBY GIG
Airport Name Bambari Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BBY GIG
ICAO Code FEFM SBGL
City Bambari Rio De Janeiro
Country Central African Republic Brazil
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,549 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bambari (BBY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,635 kilometers (4,744 miles / 4,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Central African Republic 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 09:15 in Bambari, it's 05:15 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 1,521 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bambari Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 74° (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 Bambari Airport (BBY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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