GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,841 km
3,008 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
4,841 km
3,008 mi / 2,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KBS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code GIG KBS
ICAO Code SBGL GFBO
City Rio De Janeiro Bo
Country Brazil Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 28 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.940000, -11.760000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 4,841 kilometers (3,008 miles / 2,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 06:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:56 in Bo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bo (KBS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 224° (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 Bo Airport (KBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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