ELL
Ellisras
South Africa
7,165 km
4,452 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,165 km
4,452 mi / 3,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ELL GIG
Airport Name Ellisras Matimba Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ELL GIG
ICAO Code FAER SBGL
City Ellisras Rio De Janeiro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,799 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 27.690000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ellisras (ELL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) in Ellisras, South Africa to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,165 kilometers (4,452 miles / 3,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 08:47 in Ellisras, it's 03:47 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 2,771 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Ellisras Matimba Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ellisras (ELL) follows a heading of 106° (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 Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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