GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,774 km
2,966 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
4,774 km
2,966 mi / 2,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

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GIG HGS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code GIG HGS
ICAO Code SBGL GFHA
City Rio De Janeiro Freetown
Country Brazil Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 28 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.400000, -13.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 4,774 kilometers (2,966 miles / 2,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Sierra Leone. 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 16:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:09 in Freetown. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 223° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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