GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,889 km
3,659 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
5,889 km
3,659 mi / 3,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SWP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code GIG SWP
ICAO Code SBGL FYSM
City Rio De Janeiro Swakopmund
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 5,889 kilometers (3,659 miles / 3,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 13:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:15 in Swakopmund. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 258° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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