GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
9,614 km
5,974 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,614 km
5,974 mi / 5,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
246°
west southwest

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Airport Name Gonder Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GDQ GIG
ICAO Code HAGN SBGL
City Gondar Rio De Janeiro
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,449 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gondar (GDQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,614 kilometers (5,974 miles / 5,191 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 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 23:53 in Gondar, it's 17:53 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 6,421 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 75° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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