GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,036 km
4,372 miles
PGI
Chitato
Angola
Distance
7,036 km
4,372 mi / 3,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG PGI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chitato Airport
IATA Code GIG PGI
ICAO Code SBGL FNCH
City Rio De Janeiro Chitato
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 28 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -7.360000, 20.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chitato (PGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chitato Airport (PGI) in Chitato, Angola is 7,036 kilometers (4,372 miles / 3,799 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 19:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:31 in Chitato. 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 2,472 feet between the two airports. Chitato Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Chitato (PGI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Chitato Airport (PGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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