GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,787 km
6,703 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,787 km
6,703 mi / 5,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SHW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code GIG SHW
ICAO Code SBGL OESH
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 28 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.470000, 47.120000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 10,787 kilometers (6,703 miles / 5,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 15:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:22 in Sharurah Airport. 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 2,335 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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