GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,715 km
2,930 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
4,715 km
2,930 mi / 2,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RAI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code GIG RAI
ICAO Code SBGL GVNP
City Rio De Janeiro Praia
Country Brazil Cape Verde
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 28 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.920000, -23.490000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 4,715 kilometers (2,930 miles / 2,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 01:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:37 in Praia.

The return flight from Praia (RAI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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