GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,213 km
4,482 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
7,213 km
4,482 mi / 3,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG WKI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code GIG WKI
ICAO Code SBGL FVWT
City Rio De Janeiro Hwange
Country Brazil Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Harare
Elevation 28 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 7,213 kilometers (4,482 miles / 3,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 04:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:42 in Hwange. 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 2,472 feet between the two airports. Hwange Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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