GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,620 km
4,735 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
7,620 km
4,735 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG NLA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code GIG NLA
ICAO Code SBGL FLND
City Rio De Janeiro Ndola
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 28 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 7,620 kilometers (4,735 miles / 4,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Zambia. 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 13:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:56 in Ndola. 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 4,139 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) 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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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