GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,488 km
4,031 miles
MEG
Malanje
Angola
Distance
6,488 km
4,031 mi / 3,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG MEG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Malanje Airport
IATA Code GIG MEG
ICAO Code SBGL FNMA
City Rio De Janeiro Malanje
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 28 ft 3,868 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -9.530000, 16.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Malanje (MEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Malanje Airport (MEG) in Malanje, Angola is 6,488 kilometers (4,031 miles / 3,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Angola. 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 08:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:03 in Malanje. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,840 feet between the two airports. Malanje Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Malanje (MEG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Malanje Airport (MEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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