GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,751 km
4,816 miles
KGN
Kasongo
DR Congo
Distance
7,751 km
4,816 mi / 4,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KGN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kasongo Airport
IATA Code GIG KGN
ICAO Code SBGL FZOK
City Rio De Janeiro Kasongo
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 28 ft 1,785 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -4.530000, 26.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kasongo (KGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kasongo Airport (KGN) in Kasongo, DR Congo is 7,751 kilometers (4,816 miles / 4,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 13:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:55 in Kasongo. 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 1,757 feet between the two airports. Kasongo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kasongo (KGN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Kasongo Airport (KGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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