GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,985 km
4,340 miles
KXE
Klerksdorp
South Africa
Distance
6,985 km
4,340 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KXE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport P C Pelser Airport
IATA Code GIG KXE
ICAO Code SBGL FAKD
City Rio De Janeiro Klerksdorp
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 4,444 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -26.870000, 26.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Klerksdorp (KXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to P C Pelser Airport (KXE) in Klerksdorp, South Africa is 6,985 kilometers (4,340 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 04:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:00 in Klerksdorp. 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 4,416 feet between the two airports. P C Pelser Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Klerksdorp (KXE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 257° (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 P C Pelser Airport (KXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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