GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,550 km
5,313 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
8,550 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KCU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code GIG KCU
ICAO Code SBGL HUMI
City Rio De Janeiro Masindi
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 28 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.760000, 31.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 8,550 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Uganda. 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 13:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:46 in Masindi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,822 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Masindi (KCU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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