GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,891 km
6,767 miles
GXF
Sayun
Yemen
Distance
10,891 km
6,767 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG GXF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sayun International Airport
IATA Code GIG GXF
ICAO Code SBGL OYSY
City Rio De Janeiro Sayun
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 28 ft 2,097 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.970000, 48.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sayun (GXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen is 10,891 kilometers (6,767 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:25 in Sayun. 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 2,069 feet between the two airports. Sayun International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sayun (GXF) 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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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