GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,703 km
3,543 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,703 km
3,543 mi / 3,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG XGA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code GIG XGA
ICAO Code SBGL DFOG
City Rio De Janeiro Gaoua
Country Brazil Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 28 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.300000, -3.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 5,703 kilometers (3,543 miles / 3,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Burkina Faso. 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 20:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:10 in Gaoua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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