BGH
Boghe
Mauritania
5,405 km
3,359 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,405 km
3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
217°
southwest

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BGH GIG
Airport Name Abbaye Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BGH GIG
ICAO Code GQNE SBGL
City Boghe Rio De Janeiro
Country Mauritania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 66 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 16.630000, -14.200000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Boghe (BGH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbaye Airport (BGH) in Boghe, Mauritania to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,405 kilometers (3,359 miles / 2,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Mauritania 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 13:42 in Boghe, it's 10:42 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Boghe (BGH) follows a heading of 38° (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 Abbaye Airport (BGH) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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