EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
9,046 km
5,621 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,046 km
5,621 mi / 4,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EYS GIG
Airport Name Eliye Springs Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EYS GIG
ICAO Code HKES SBGL
City Eliye Springs Rio De Janeiro
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,395 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 3.220000, 35.970000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Eliye Springs (EYS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,046 kilometers (5,621 miles / 4,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Kenya 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 14:55 in Eliye Springs, it's 08:55 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 1,367 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Eliye Springs Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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