BHH
Bisha Airport
Saudi Arabia
10,454 km
6,496 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,454 km
6,496 mi / 5,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BHH GIG
Airport Name Bisha Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BHH GIG
ICAO Code OEBH SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,887 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 19.980000, 42.620000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bisha Airport (BHH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisha Airport (BHH) in Bisha Airport, Saudi Arabia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,454 kilometers (6,496 miles / 5,645 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 Saudi Arabia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Bisha Airport, it's 12:13 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,859 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bisha Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bisha Airport (BHH) follows a heading of 70° (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 Bisha Airport (BHH) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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