ELT
El Tor Airport
Egypt
10,002 km
6,215 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,002 km
6,215 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ELT GIG
Airport Name El Tor Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ELT GIG
ICAO Code HETR SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 115 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 28.210000, 33.650000 -22.810000, -43.250000

El Tor Airport (ELT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Tor Airport (ELT) in El Tor Airport, Egypt to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,002 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 10:48 in El Tor Airport, it's 05:48 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 El Tor Airport (ELT) follows a heading of 59° (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 El Tor Airport (ELT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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