DEM
Dembidollo
Ethiopia
9,176 km
5,702 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,176 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DEM GIG
Airport Name Dembidollo Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DEM GIG
ICAO Code HADD SBGL
City Dembidollo Rio De Janeiro
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,200 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 8.550000, 34.860000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dembidollo (DEM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dembidollo Airport (DEM) in Dembidollo, Ethiopia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,176 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Ethiopia 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 20:48 in Dembidollo, it's 14:48 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 5,172 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Dembidollo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dembidollo (DEM) follows a heading of 77° (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 Dembidollo Airport (DEM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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