GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,962 km
4,326 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
6,962 km
4,326 mi / 3,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG SVT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code GIG SVT
ICAO Code SBGL FBSV
City Rio De Janeiro Savuti
Country Brazil Botswana
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 28 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 6,962 kilometers (4,326 miles / 3,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 15:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:20 in Savuti. 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 3,122 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) 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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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