AKF
Kufra
Libya
8,882 km
5,519 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,882 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
239°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKF GIG
Airport Name Kufra Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AKF GIG
ICAO Code HLKF SBGL
City Kufra Rio De Janeiro
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,367 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Kufra (AKF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,882 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Libya with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Kufra, it's 17:39 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,339 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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