GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,331 km
5,176 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
8,331 km
5,176 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG MBQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code GIG MBQ
ICAO Code SBGL HUMA
City Rio De Janeiro Mbarara
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 28 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 8,331 kilometers (5,176 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Uganda. 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 06:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:27 in Mbarara. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,572 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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