GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,515 km
4,670 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
7,515 km
4,670 mi / 4,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KAB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code GIG KAB
ICAO Code SBGL FVKB
City Rio De Janeiro Kariba
Country Brazil Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Harare
Elevation 28 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 7,515 kilometers (4,670 miles / 4,058 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 Zimbabwe. 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 20:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:00 in Kariba. 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 1,678 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 252° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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