GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,314 km
5,166 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
8,314 km
5,166 mi / 4,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SEB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code GIG SEB
ICAO Code SBGL HLLS
City Rio De Janeiro Sabha
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 28 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.990000, 14.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 8,314 kilometers (5,166 miles / 4,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Libya. 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 16:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:22 in Sabha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,399 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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