GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,009 km
3,734 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
6,009 km
3,734 mi / 3,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG SDD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code GIG SDD
ICAO Code SBGL FNUB
City Rio De Janeiro Lubango
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 28 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 6,009 kilometers (3,734 miles / 3,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Angola. 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 14:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:45 in Lubango. 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 5,750 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 252° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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