ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
5,964 km
3,706 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,964 km
3,706 mi / 3,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

ALJ GIG
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ALJ GIG
ICAO Code FAAB SBGL
City Alexander Bay Rio De Janeiro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 98 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,964 kilometers (3,706 miles / 3,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 South Africa 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 08:37 in Alexander Bay, it's 03:37 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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