FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
6,618 km
4,112 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,618 km
4,112 mi / 3,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FIH GIG
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FIH GIG
ICAO Code FZAA SBGL
City Kinshasa Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,027 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,618 kilometers (4,112 miles / 3,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 02:27 in Kinshasa, it's 22:27 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 Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 81° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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