GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,119 km
5,666 miles
TUJ
Maji
Ethiopia
Distance
9,119 km
5,666 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG TUJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tume Airport
IATA Code GIG TUJ
ICAO Code SBGL HAMJ
City Rio De Janeiro Maji
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.830000, 35.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Maji (TUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tume Airport (TUJ) in Maji, Ethiopia is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 13:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:30 in Maji. 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 2,472 feet between the two airports. Tume Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Maji (TUJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Tume Airport (TUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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