GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
6,967 km
4,329 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,967 km
4,329 mi / 3,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
256°
west southwest

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GBE GIG
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GBE GIG
ICAO Code FBSK SBGL
City Gaborone Rio De Janeiro
Country Botswana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,299 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gaborone (GBE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,967 kilometers (4,329 miles / 3,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Botswana 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 02:43 in Gaborone, it's 21:43 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 3,271 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 107° (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 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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