GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,228 km
3,870 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
6,228 km
3,870 mi / 3,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

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GIG SZA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code GIG SZA
ICAO Code SBGL FNSO
City Rio De Janeiro Soyo
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 28 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 6,228 kilometers (3,870 miles / 3,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 09:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:20 in Soyo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Soyo (SZA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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