GHT
Ghat
Libya
7,846 km
4,875 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,846 km
4,875 mi / 4,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
232°
southwest

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Airport Name Ghat Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GHT GIG
ICAO Code HLGT SBGL
City Ghat Rio De Janeiro
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,296 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 25.150000, 10.140000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ghat (GHT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,846 kilometers (4,875 miles / 4,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Libya 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 18:59 in Ghat, it's 13:59 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,268 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Ghat Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ghat (GHT) follows a heading of 50° (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 Ghat Airport (GHT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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