GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,653 km
6,619 miles
GSR
Gardo
Somalia
Distance
10,653 km
6,619 mi / 5,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG GSR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gardo Airport
IATA Code GIG GSR
ICAO Code SBGL HCMG
City Rio De Janeiro Gardo
Country Brazil Somalia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 28 ft 2,632 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.520000, 49.080000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gardo (GSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gardo Airport (GSR) in Gardo, Somalia is 10,653 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Brazil with Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:54 in Gardo. 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 2,604 feet between the two airports. Gardo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gardo (GSR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.