GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,875 km
5,515 miles
LDI
Lindi
Tanzania
Distance
8,875 km
5,515 mi / 4,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG LDI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kikwetu Airport
IATA Code GIG LDI
ICAO Code SBGL HTLI
City Rio De Janeiro Lindi
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 28 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -9.850000, 39.760000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lindi (LDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kikwetu Airport (LDI) in Lindi, Tanzania is 8,875 kilometers (5,515 miles / 4,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:56 in Lindi. 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.

The return flight from Lindi (LDI) 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 Kikwetu Airport (LDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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