GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,030 km
5,611 miles
NFR
Nafurah 1
Libya
Distance
9,030 km
5,611 mi / 4,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

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GIG NFR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nafurah 1 Airport
IATA Code GIG NFR
ICAO Code SBGL HLNR
City Rio De Janeiro Nafurah 1
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 28 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.210000, 21.590000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nafurah 1 (NFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) in Nafurah 1, Libya is 9,030 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Libya. 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 11:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:20 in Nafurah 1. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nafurah 1 (NFR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 238° (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 Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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