GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,546 km
4,068 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
6,546 km
4,068 mi / 3,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NKS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code GIG NKS
ICAO Code SBGL FKAN
City Rio De Janeiro Nkongsamba
Country Brazil Cameroon
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Douala
Elevation 28 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.950000, 9.930000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 6,546 kilometers (4,068 miles / 3,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Cameroon. 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 06:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:02 in Nkongsamba. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,613 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Nkongsamba (NKS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 240° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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