GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
4,780 km
2,970 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,780 km
2,970 mi / 2,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GBK GIG
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GBK GIG
ICAO Code GFGK SBGL
City Gbangbatok Rio De Janeiro
Country Sierra Leone Brazil
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 75 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,780 kilometers (2,970 miles / 2,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 10:11 in Gbangbatok, it's 07:11 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 48° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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