GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,231 km
3,872 miles
OVG
Overberg
South Africa
Distance
6,231 km
3,872 mi / 3,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG OVG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Overberg Airport
IATA Code GIG OVG
ICAO Code SBGL FAOB
City Rio De Janeiro Overberg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -34.550000, 20.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Overberg (OVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Overberg Airport (OVG) in Overberg, South Africa is 6,231 kilometers (3,872 miles / 3,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 South Africa. 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 07:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:51 in Overberg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Overberg (OVG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Overberg Airport (OVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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