GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,858 km
6,126 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
9,858 km
6,126 mi / 5,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
east northeast

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GIG SPX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code GIG SPX
ICAO Code SBGL HESX
City Rio De Janeiro Giza
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 28 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 30.110000, 30.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 9,858 kilometers (6,126 miles / 5,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Egypt. 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 17:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:04 in Giza. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Giza (SPX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 242° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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