GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,871 km
3,648 miles
LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
Distance
5,871 km
3,648 mi / 3,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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GIG LUD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Luderitz Airport
IATA Code GIG LUD
ICAO Code SBGL FYLZ
City Rio De Janeiro Luderitz
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 457 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -26.690000, 15.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Luderitz (LUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia is 5,871 kilometers (3,648 miles / 3,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 15:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:26 in Luderitz. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luderitz (LUD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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