AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
6,851 km
4,257 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,851 km
4,257 mi / 3,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

AFD GIG
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AFD GIG
ICAO Code FAPA SBGL
City Port Alfred Rio De Janeiro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 307 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,851 kilometers (4,257 miles / 3,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 14:28 in Port Alfred, it's 09:28 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 117° (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 Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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