FTX
Owando
Congo
6,850 km
4,256 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,850 km
4,256 mi / 3,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FTX GIG
Airport Name Owando Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FTX GIG
ICAO Code FCOO SBGL
City Owando Rio De Janeiro
Country Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,214 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -0.530000, 15.950000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Owando (FTX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,850 kilometers (4,256 miles / 3,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 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 23:13 in Owando, it's 19:13 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,186 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Owando Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Owando (FTX) 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 Owando Airport (FTX) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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