GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,374 km
5,825 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
9,374 km
5,825 mi / 5,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TOB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code GIG TOB
ICAO Code SBGL HLGN
City Rio De Janeiro Tobruk
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 28 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 31.860000, 23.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 9,374 kilometers (5,825 miles / 5,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 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 15:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:12 in Tobruk. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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