GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,481 km
4,648 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
7,481 km
4,648 mi / 4,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SHO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code GIG SHO
ICAO Code SBGL FDSK
City Rio De Janeiro Manzini
Country Brazil Eswatini
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 28 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 7,481 kilometers (4,648 miles / 4,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Eswatini. 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 03:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:02 in Manzini. 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 1,064 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 255° (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 King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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