FKI
Kisangani
DR Congo
7,843 km
4,873 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,843 km
4,873 mi / 4,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FKI GIG
Airport Name Bangoka International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FKI GIG
ICAO Code FZIC SBGL
City Kisangani Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,417 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 0.480000, 25.340000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Kisangani (FKI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangoka International Airport (FKI) in Kisangani, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,843 kilometers (4,873 miles / 4,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 18:44 in Kisangani, it's 13:44 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 1,389 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bangoka International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kisangani (FKI) 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 Bangoka International Airport (FKI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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