GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,200 km
3,853 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
6,200 km
3,853 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

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GIG LAD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GIG LAD
ICAO Code SBGL FNLU
City Rio De Janeiro Luanda
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 28 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 6,200 kilometers (3,853 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Angola. 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 19:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:00 in Luanda. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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