GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,579 km
3,467 miles
KSS
Sikasso
Mali
Distance
5,579 km
3,467 mi / 3,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KSS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sikasso Airport
IATA Code GIG KSS
ICAO Code SBGL GASK
City Rio De Janeiro Sikasso
Country Brazil Mali
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 28 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 11.330000, -5.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sikasso (KSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sikasso Airport (KSS) in Sikasso, Mali is 5,579 kilometers (3,467 miles / 3,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Mali. 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 00:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:40 in Sikasso. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,350 feet between the two airports. Sikasso Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sikasso (KSS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Sikasso Airport (KSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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