GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,416 km
4,608 miles
GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
Distance
7,416 km
4,608 mi / 4,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG GMA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gemena Airport
IATA Code GIG GMA
ICAO Code SBGL FZFK
City Rio De Janeiro Gemena
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 28 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 3.240000, 19.770000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gemena (GMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo is 7,416 kilometers (4,608 miles / 4,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Brazil with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:05 in Gemena. 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 1,350 feet between the two airports. Gemena Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gemena (GMA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Gemena Airport (GMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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