GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,156 km
3,825 miles
OTJ
Otjiwarongo
Namibia
Distance
6,156 km
3,825 mi / 3,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG OTJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Otjiwarongo Airport
IATA Code GIG OTJ
ICAO Code SBGL FYOW
City Rio De Janeiro Otjiwarongo
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -20.430000, 16.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Otjiwarongo (OTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia is 6,156 kilometers (3,825 miles / 3,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Namibia. 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 Otjiwarongo. 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 4,831 feet between the two airports. Otjiwarongo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Otjiwarongo (OTJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 256° (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 Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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