BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
7,897 km
4,907 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,897 km
4,907 mi / 4,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
245°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BZU GIG
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BZU GIG
ICAO Code FZKJ SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,378 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,897 kilometers (4,907 miles / 4,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 02:52 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 21:52 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 1,350 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 78° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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