GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,417 km
6,473 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
10,417 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SAH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code GIG SAH
ICAO Code SBGL OYSN
City Rio De Janeiro Sana'a
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 28 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.480000, 44.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 10,417 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:25 in Sana'a. 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 7,188 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) 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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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