GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,178 km
4,460 miles
KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
Distance
7,178 km
4,460 mi / 3,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KAP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kapanga Airport
IATA Code GIG KAP
ICAO Code SBGL FZSK
City Rio De Janeiro Kapanga
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 28 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -8.350000, 22.580000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kapanga (KAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo is 7,178 kilometers (4,460 miles / 3,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 09:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:22 in Kapanga. 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 2,997 feet between the two airports. Kapanga Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kapanga (KAP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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