BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
7,319 km
4,548 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,319 km
4,548 mi / 3,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BSU GIG
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BSU GIG
ICAO Code FZEN SBGL
City Basankusu Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,217 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Basankusu (BSU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,319 kilometers (4,548 miles / 3,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 09:52 in Basankusu, it's 05:52 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 1,189 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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