GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,179 km
5,082 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
8,179 km
5,082 mi / 4,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG IRP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code GIG IRP
ICAO Code SBGL FZJH
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 28 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.830000, 27.590000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 8,179 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Brazil with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:20 in Matari Airport. 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 2,410 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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