GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,594 km
5,962 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
9,594 km
5,962 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NOS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code GIG NOS
ICAO Code SBGL FMNN
City Rio De Janeiro Nosy Be
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 9,594 kilometers (5,962 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Madagascar. 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 11:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:02 in Nosy Be. 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.

The return flight from Nosy Be (NOS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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