BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
4,827 km
2,999 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,827 km
2,999 mi / 2,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BQE GIG
Airport Name Bubaque Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BQE GIG
ICAO Code GGBU SBGL
City Bubaque Rio De Janeiro
Country Guinea-Bissau Brazil
Timezone Africa/Bissau America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 11.300000, -15.840000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bubaque (BQE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,827 kilometers (2,999 miles / 2,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 16:45 in Bubaque, it's 13:45 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 Bubaque (BQE) follows a heading of 41° (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 Bubaque Airport (BQE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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