GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,754 km
5,440 miles
NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
Distance
8,754 km
5,440 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG NCH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nachingwea Airport
IATA Code GIG NCH
ICAO Code SBGL HTNA
City Rio De Janeiro Nachingwea
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 28 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -10.360000, 38.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nachingwea (NCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania is 8,754 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Tanzania. 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 16:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:22 in Nachingwea. 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 1,372 feet between the two airports. Nachingwea Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Nachingwea (NCH) 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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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