GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,282 km
5,146 miles
VXC
Lichinga
Mozambique
Distance
8,282 km
5,146 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG VXC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lichinga Airport
IATA Code GIG VXC
ICAO Code SBGL FQLC
City Rio De Janeiro Lichinga
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 28 ft 4,505 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -13.270000, 35.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lichinga (VXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lichinga Airport (VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique is 8,282 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Mozambique. 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 23:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:43 in Lichinga. 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 4,477 feet between the two airports. Lichinga Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lichinga (VXC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Lichinga Airport (VXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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