GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,528 km
4,678 miles
KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
Distance
7,528 km
4,678 mi / 4,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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GIG KOF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Komatipoort Airport
IATA Code GIG KOF
ICAO Code SBGL FAKP
City Rio De Janeiro Komatipoort
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -25.440000, 31.930000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Komatipoort (KOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa is 7,528 kilometers (4,678 miles / 4,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:03 in Komatipoort. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Komatipoort (KOF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (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 Komatipoort Airport (KOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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