GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,658 km
6,623 miles
HCM
Eil
Somalia
Distance
10,658 km
6,623 mi / 5,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

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GIG HCM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Eil Airport
IATA Code GIG HCM
ICAO Code SBGL HCME
City Rio De Janeiro Eil
Country Brazil Somalia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 28 ft 812 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.920000, 49.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Eil (HCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia is 10,658 kilometers (6,623 miles / 5,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 14:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:20 in Eil. 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.

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

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