GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,722 km
4,177 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
6,722 km
4,177 mi / 3,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JOS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code GIG JOS
ICAO Code SBGL DNJO
City Rio De Janeiro Jos
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 28 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.640000, 8.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 6,722 kilometers (4,177 miles / 3,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Nigeria. 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 13:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:45 in Jos. 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 4,204 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 237° (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 Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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