GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
8,459 km
5,256 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,459 km
5,256 mi / 4,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GAE GIG
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GAE GIG
ICAO Code DTTG SBGL
City Gabes Rio De Janeiro
Country Tunisia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 26 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gabes (GAE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,459 kilometers (5,256 miles / 4,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tunisia 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 15:29 in Gabes, it's 11:29 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-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 Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 43° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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