GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,263 km
6,377 miles
HOD
Hodeida
Yemen
Distance
10,263 km
6,377 mi / 5,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG HOD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hodeidah International Airport
IATA Code GIG HOD
ICAO Code SBGL OYHD
City Rio De Janeiro Hodeida
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 28 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.750000, 42.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hodeida (HOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hodeidah International Airport (HOD) in Hodeida, Yemen is 10,263 kilometers (6,377 miles / 5,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 13:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:37 in Hodeida. 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 Hodeida (HOD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Hodeidah International Airport (HOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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