BOA
Boma
DR Congo
6,311 km
3,922 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,311 km
3,922 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
246°
west southwest

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BOA GIG
Airport Name Boma Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BOA GIG
ICAO Code FZAJ SBGL
City Boma Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 26 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Boma (BOA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,311 kilometers (3,922 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 DR Congo 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 05:07 in Boma, it's 01:07 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-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 Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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