GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,136 km
5,677 miles
WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,136 km
5,677 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

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GIG WFI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fianarantsoa Airport
IATA Code GIG WFI
ICAO Code SBGL FMSF
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -21.440000, 47.110000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Madagascar. 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 09:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:16 in Fianarantsoa 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 3,630 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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