BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
7,033 km
4,370 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,033 km
4,370 mi / 3,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BBZ GIG
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BBZ GIG
ICAO Code FLZB SBGL
City Zambezi Rio De Janeiro
Country Zambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,538 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,033 kilometers (4,370 miles / 3,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Zambia 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 18:24 in Zambezi, it's 13:24 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 3,510 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 94° (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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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