FXO
Cuamba
Mozambique
8,350 km
5,189 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,350 km
5,189 mi / 4,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FXO GIG
Airport Name Cuamba Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FXO GIG
ICAO Code FQCB SBGL
City Cuamba Rio De Janeiro
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,919 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -14.810000, 36.530000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cuamba (FXO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cuamba Airport (FXO) in Cuamba, Mozambique to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,350 kilometers (5,189 miles / 4,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Mozambique 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 07:01 in Cuamba, it's 02:01 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 1,891 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Cuamba Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cuamba (FXO) follows a heading of 100° (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 Cuamba Airport (FXO) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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