GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,401 km
4,599 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
7,401 km
4,599 mi / 3,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG LBO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code GIG LBO
ICAO Code SBGL FZVI
City Rio De Janeiro Lusambo
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 28 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 7,401 kilometers (4,599 miles / 3,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 DR Congo. 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 21:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:16 in Lusambo. 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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