GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,212 km
5,724 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
9,212 km
5,724 mi / 4,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

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GIG RBT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code GIG RBT
ICAO Code SBGL HKMB
City Rio De Janeiro Marsabit
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.350000, 37.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 9,212 kilometers (5,724 miles / 4,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Kenya. 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 11:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:36 in Marsabit. 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 4,367 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) 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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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