BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
7,128 km
4,429 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,128 km
4,429 mi / 3,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
247°
west southwest

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BAN GIG
Airport Name Basongo Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BAN GIG
ICAO Code FZVR SBGL
City Basongo Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,640 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Basongo (BAN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,128 kilometers (4,429 miles / 3,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:48 in Basongo, it's 10:48 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 1,612 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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