GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
6,327 km
3,931 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,327 km
3,931 mi / 3,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GFY GIG
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GFY GIG
ICAO Code FYGF SBGL
City Grootfontein Rio De Janeiro
Country Namibia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,636 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,327 kilometers (3,931 miles / 3,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Namibia 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 07:48 in Grootfontein, it's 02:48 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 4,608 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 99° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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