BNB
Boende
DR Congo
7,357 km
4,571 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,357 km
4,571 mi / 3,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNB GIG
Airport Name Boende Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BNB GIG
ICAO Code FZGN SBGL
City Boende Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,168 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -0.220000, 20.850000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Boende (BNB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boende Airport (BNB) in Boende, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,357 kilometers (4,571 miles / 3,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 18:55 in Boende, it's 14:55 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,140 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Boende Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Boende (BNB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Boende Airport (BNB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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