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GIG to AMH: distance & flight time
Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport) → Arba Minch (Arba Minch Airport)
5,801 mi
9,337 km · 5,041 nm
11h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,801 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 51m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GIG — Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- AMH — Arba Minch Airport · Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GIG
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport14 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base31 mi away
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport71 mi away
Near AMH
- BCO · Baco Airport73 mi away
- AWA · Awassa Airport95 mi away
- JIM · Jimma Airport124 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GIG from AMH?
The flight distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Arba Minch (AMH) is 5,801 miles (9,337 km, 5,041 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GIG to AMH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GIG to AMH?
Nonstop service on GIG–AMH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Arba Minch?
Arba Minch is 6 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GIG to AMH?
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Why are some GIG to AMH fares phone-only?
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