GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,063 km
5,010 miles
IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
Distance
8,063 km
5,010 mi / 4,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG IRO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Birao Airport
IATA Code GIG IRO
ICAO Code SBGL FEFI
City Rio De Janeiro Birao
Country Brazil Central African Republic
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bangui
Elevation 28 ft 1,696 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.240000, 22.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Birao (IRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic is 8,063 kilometers (5,010 miles / 4,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 11:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:04 in Birao. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,668 feet between the two airports. Birao Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Birao (IRO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 242° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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