BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
8,160 km
5,070 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,160 km
5,070 mi / 4,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BLZ GIG
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BLZ GIG
ICAO Code FWCL SBGL
City Blantyre Rio De Janeiro
Country Malawi Brazil
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,555 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,160 kilometers (5,070 miles / 4,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Malawi 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 18:51 in Blantyre, it's 13:51 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 2,527 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 100° (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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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