AAM
Malamala
South Africa
7,509 km
4,666 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,509 km
4,666 mi / 4,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAM GIG
Airport Name Malamala Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AAM GIG
ICAO Code FAMD SBGL
City Malamala Rio De Janeiro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,124 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Malamala (AAM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,509 kilometers (4,666 miles / 4,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 South Africa with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Malamala, it's 16:42 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 1,096 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Malamala Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Malamala (AAM) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malamala Airport (AAM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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