GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,001 km
4,350 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
7,001 km
4,350 mi / 3,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG MPA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code GIG MPA
ICAO Code SBGL FYKM
City Rio De Janeiro Mpacha
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 7,001 kilometers (4,350 miles / 3,780 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 01:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:48 in Mpacha. 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 3,116 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) 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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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