GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,579 km
5,952 miles
NHF
New Halfa
Sudan
Distance
9,579 km
5,952 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NHF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport New Halfa Airport
IATA Code GIG NHF
ICAO Code SBGL HSNW
City Rio De Janeiro New Halfa
Country Brazil Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 28 ft 1,480 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.360000, 35.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to New Halfa (NHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to New Halfa Airport (NHF) in New Halfa, Sudan is 9,579 kilometers (5,952 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Sudan. 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 13:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:27 in New Halfa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,452 feet between the two airports. New Halfa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from New Halfa (NHF) 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 New Halfa Airport (NHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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