BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
8,388 km
5,212 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,388 km
5,212 mi / 4,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BUX GIG
Airport Name Bunia Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BUX GIG
ICAO Code FZKA SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,045 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,388 kilometers (5,212 miles / 4,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 01:15 in Bunia Airport, it's 20:15 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 4,017 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 82° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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