EAM
Nejran Airport
Saudi Arabia
10,528 km
6,542 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,528 km
6,542 mi / 5,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EAM GIG
Airport Name Nejran Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EAM GIG
ICAO Code OENG SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,982 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 17.610000, 44.420000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Nejran Airport (EAM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nejran Airport (EAM) in Nejran Airport, Saudi Arabia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,528 kilometers (6,542 miles / 5,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Nejran Airport, it's 10:43 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 3,954 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Nejran Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nejran Airport (EAM) follows a heading of 73° (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 Nejran Airport (EAM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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