CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
7,557 km
4,696 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,557 km
4,696 mi / 4,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CGJ GIG
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CGJ GIG
ICAO Code FLKE SBGL
City Kasompe Rio De Janeiro
Country Zambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,636 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,557 kilometers (4,696 miles / 4,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Zambia 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 05:06 in Kasompe, it's 00:06 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 4,608 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 95° (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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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