GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,882 km
3,033 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
4,882 km
3,033 mi / 2,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

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GIG KEN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code GIG KEN
ICAO Code SBGL GFKE
City Rio De Janeiro Kenema
Country Brazil Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 28 ft 485 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.890000, -11.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 4,882 kilometers (3,033 miles / 2,636 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 00:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:33 in Kenema. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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