GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,934 km
4,309 miles
KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
Distance
6,934 km
4,309 mi / 3,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

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Airport Comparison

GIG KLB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kalabo Airport
IATA Code GIG KLB
ICAO Code SBGL FLKL
City Rio De Janeiro Kalabo
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 28 ft 3,450 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -15.000000, 22.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kalabo (KLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia is 6,934 kilometers (4,309 miles / 3,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 21:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:18 in Kalabo. 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 3,422 feet between the two airports. Kalabo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kalabo (KLB) 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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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