GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,905 km
4,291 miles
LHU
Muneambuanas
Namibia
Distance
6,905 km
4,291 mi / 3,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG LHU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lianshulu Airport
IATA Code GIG LHU
ICAO Code SBGL FYLS
City Rio De Janeiro Muneambuanas
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 3,143 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.120000, 23.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Muneambuanas (LHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lianshulu Airport (LHU) in Muneambuanas, Namibia is 6,905 kilometers (4,291 miles / 3,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Namibia. 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 20:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:35 in Muneambuanas. 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 3,115 feet between the two airports. Lianshulu Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Muneambuanas (LHU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Lianshulu Airport (LHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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