GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,283 km
5,768 miles
NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
Distance
9,283 km
5,768 mi / 5,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NEJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nejjo Airport
IATA Code GIG NEJ
ICAO Code SBGL HANJ
City Rio De Janeiro Nejjo
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 6,150 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.550000, 35.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nejjo (NEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 9,283 kilometers (5,768 miles / 5,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 12:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:26 in Nejjo. 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 6,122 feet between the two airports. Nejjo 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 Nejjo (NEJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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