CIP
Chipata
Zambia
7,999 km
4,970 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,999 km
4,970 mi / 4,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CIP GIG
Airport Name Chipata Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CIP GIG
ICAO Code FLCP SBGL
City Chipata Rio De Janeiro
Country Zambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,360 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Chipata (CIP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,999 kilometers (4,970 miles / 4,319 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 04:12 in Chipata, it's 23:12 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 3,332 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Chipata Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chipata (CIP) follows a heading of 97° (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 Chipata Airport (CIP) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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