GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,228 km
4,491 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
7,228 km
4,491 mi / 3,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PKW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code GIG PKW
ICAO Code SBGL FBSP
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Botswana
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 28 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 7,228 kilometers (4,491 miles / 3,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Botswana. 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 05:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:36 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. 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 2,897 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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