GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,111 km
5,040 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
8,111 km
5,040 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG LLW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code GIG LLW
ICAO Code SBGL FWKI
City Rio De Janeiro Lilongwe
Country Brazil Malawi
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 28 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 8,111 kilometers (5,040 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Malawi. 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 18:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:43 in Lilongwe. 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 4,007 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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