GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,509 km
4,044 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
6,509 km
4,044 mi / 3,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG NKL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code GIG NKL
ICAO Code SBGL FZAR
City Rio De Janeiro Nkolo Fuma
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 28 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 6,509 kilometers (4,044 miles / 3,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 03:24 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:24 in Nkolo Fuma. 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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

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

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