DAK
Dakhla Airport
Egypt
9,449 km
5,872 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,449 km
5,872 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DAK GIG
Airport Name Dakhla Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DAK GIG
ICAO Code HEDK SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 613 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 25.410000, 29.000000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dakhla Airport (DAK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dakhla Airport (DAK) in Dakhla Airport, Egypt to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,449 kilometers (5,872 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Egypt 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 19:47 in Dakhla Airport, it's 14:47 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-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 Dakhla Airport (DAK) follows a heading of 60° (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 Dakhla Airport (DAK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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