GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,001 km
3,729 miles
KLZ
Kleinsee
South Africa
Distance
6,001 km
3,729 mi / 3,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KLZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kleinsee Airport
IATA Code GIG KLZ
ICAO Code SBGL FAKZ
City Rio De Janeiro Kleinsee
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -29.690000, 17.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kleinsee (KLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) in Kleinsee, South Africa is 6,001 kilometers (3,729 miles / 3,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 South Africa. 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 02:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:09 in Kleinsee. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kleinsee (KLZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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