GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,799 km
4,225 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
6,799 km
4,225 mi / 3,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SOE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code GIG SOE
ICAO Code SBGL FCOS
City Rio De Janeiro Souanke
Country Brazil Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 28 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.070000, 14.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 6,799 kilometers (4,225 miles / 3,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Congo. 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 15:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:01 in Souanke. 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 1,694 feet between the two airports. Souanke Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Souanke (SOE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 242° (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 Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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