GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,790 km
4,219 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
6,790 km
4,219 mi / 3,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG VRU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code GIG VRU
ICAO Code SBGL FAVB
City Rio De Janeiro Vyrburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 6,790 kilometers (4,219 miles / 3,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 15:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:16 in Vyrburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,892 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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