GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,663 km
2,897 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
4,663 km
2,897 mi / 2,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SFL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code GIG SFL
ICAO Code SBGL GVSF
City Rio De Janeiro Sao Filipe
Country Brazil Cape Verde
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 28 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.880000, -24.480000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 4,663 kilometers (2,897 miles / 2,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 22:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:50 in Sao Filipe.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 206° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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