GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,270 km
7,003 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
11,270 km
7,003 mi / 6,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG SCT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code GIG SCT
ICAO Code SBGL OYSQ
City Rio De Janeiro Socotra Islands
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 28 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 12.630000, 53.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 11,270 kilometers (7,003 miles / 6,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 04:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:50 in Socotra Islands. 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 Socotra Islands (SCT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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