GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,619 km
4,734 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
7,619 km
4,734 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

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Airport Comparison

GIG JEK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code GIG JEK
ICAO Code SBGL FLJK
City Rio De Janeiro Lower Zambezi National Park
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 28 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 7,619 kilometers (4,734 miles / 4,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Zambia. 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 13:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:53 in Lower Zambezi National Park. 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 4,434 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 251° (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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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