# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kaolack (KLC)

> 5,066 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,066 km / 3,148 mi / 2,735 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 216° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Senegal
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 18:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:33 in Kaolack)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (KLC is lower than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Kaolack Airport (KLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klc-kaolack-kaolack-airport/1ef266de-e8f1-6d08-9285-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kaolack, Senegal
- ICAO: GOOK
- Timezone: Africa/Dakar
- Coordinates: 14.150000, -16.050000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:33 in Kaolack.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kaolack Airport (KLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klc-kaolack-kaolack-airport/1ef266de-e8f1-6d08-9285-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)