Airport Comparison
| BOY | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bobo Dioulasso Airport | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport |
| IATA Code | BOY | GIG |
| ICAO Code | DFOO | SBGL |
| City | Bobo Dioulasso | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Burkina Faso | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 1,511 ft | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.160000, -4.330000 | -22.810000, -43.250000 |
Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,677 kilometers (3,528 miles / 3,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.
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 Burkina Faso 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 15:46 in Bobo Dioulasso, it's 12:46 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,483 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bobo Dioulasso Airport.
The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) follows a heading of 52° (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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.