BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
6,605 km
4,104 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,605 km
4,104 mi / 3,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BZV GIG
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BZV GIG
ICAO Code FCBB SBGL
City Brazzaville Rio De Janeiro
Country Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,048 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Brazzaville (BZV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,605 kilometers (4,104 miles / 3,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 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 20:23 in Brazzaville, it's 16:23 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 1,020 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Maya-Maya Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 81° (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 Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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