GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,487 km
4,652 miles
HLW
Hluhluwe
South Africa
Distance
7,487 km
4,652 mi / 4,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG HLW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hluhluwe Airport
IATA Code GIG HLW
ICAO Code SBGL FAHL
City Rio De Janeiro Hluhluwe
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 249 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -28.020000, 32.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hluhluwe (HLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) in Hluhluwe, South Africa is 7,487 kilometers (4,652 miles / 4,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 South Africa. 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 01:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:05 in Hluhluwe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hluhluwe (HLW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 255° (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 Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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