Airport Comparison
| GIG | JIJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | JIJ |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | HAJJ |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Jijiga |
| Country | Brazil | Ethiopia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 5,938 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 9.330000, 42.910000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 10,020 kilometers (6,226 miles / 5,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.
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 Ethiopia. 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 11:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:07 in Jijiga. 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 5,910 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) 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 Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.