GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,058 km
6,871 miles
HBT
King Khaled Military City
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,058 km
6,871 mi / 5,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG HBT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport King Khaled Military City Airport
IATA Code GIG HBT
ICAO Code SBGL OEKK
City Rio De Janeiro King Khaled Military City
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 28 ft 1,352 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.900000, 45.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to King Khaled Military City (HBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) in King Khaled Military City, Saudi Arabia is 11,058 kilometers (6,871 miles / 5,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 19:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:18 in King Khaled Military City. 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 1,324 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Military City Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from King Khaled Military City (HBT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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