GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,383 km
3,966 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
6,383 km
3,966 mi / 3,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NIM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code GIG NIM
ICAO Code SBGL DRRN
City Rio De Janeiro Niamey
Country Brazil Niger
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Niamey
Elevation 28 ft 732 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 13.480000, 2.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 6,383 kilometers (3,966 miles / 3,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Niger. 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 04:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:30 in Niamey. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 231° (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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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