GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,633 km
3,500 miles
NDB
Nouadhibou
Mauritania
Distance
5,633 km
3,500 mi / 3,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NDB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nouadhibou International Airport
IATA Code GIG NDB
ICAO Code SBGL GQPP
City Rio De Janeiro Nouadhibou
Country Brazil Mauritania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 28 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 20.930000, -17.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nouadhibou (NDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, Mauritania is 5,633 kilometers (3,500 miles / 3,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Mauritania. 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 14:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:27 in Nouadhibou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nouadhibou (NDB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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