GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,481 km
5,891 miles
GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG GSU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Azaza Airport
IATA Code GIG GSU
ICAO Code SBGL HSGF
City Rio De Janeiro Gedaref
Country Brazil Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 28 ft 1,640 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.130000, 35.320000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gedaref (GSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Sudan. 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 19:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:18 in Gedaref. 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 1,612 feet between the two airports. Azaza Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gedaref (GSU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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