BKU
Betioky
Madagascar
8,785 km
5,459 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,785 km
5,459 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKU GIG
Airport Name Betioky Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BKU GIG
ICAO Code FMSV SBGL
City Betioky Rio De Janeiro
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 919 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 44.390000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Betioky (BKU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betioky Airport (BKU) in Betioky, Madagascar to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,785 kilometers (5,459 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Madagascar 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 15:20 in Betioky, it's 09:20 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 Betioky (BKU) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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