EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
7,430 km
4,617 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,430 km
4,617 mi / 4,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EMG GIG
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EMG GIG
ICAO Code FAEM SBGL
City Empangeni Rio De Janeiro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 251 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Empangeni (EMG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,430 kilometers (4,617 miles / 4,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 South Africa 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 12:34 in Empangeni, it's 07:34 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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