FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
7,963 km
4,948 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,963 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FMI GIG
Airport Name Kalemie Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FMI GIG
ICAO Code FZRF SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,569 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -5.880000, 29.250000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,963 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 18:32 in Kalemie Airport, it's 13:32 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 2,541 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Kalemie Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) follows a heading of 89° (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 Kalemie Airport (FMI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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