GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,018 km
4,361 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
7,018 km
4,361 mi / 3,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG SJQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code GIG SJQ
ICAO Code SBGL FLSS
City Rio De Janeiro Sesheke
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 28 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 7,018 kilometers (4,361 miles / 3,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 21:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:39 in Sesheke. 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 3,072 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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