GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,073 km
4,395 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
7,073 km
4,395 mi / 3,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG TSH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code GIG TSH
ICAO Code SBGL FZUK
City Rio De Janeiro Tshikapa
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 28 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 7,073 kilometers (4,395 miles / 3,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 DR 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 17:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:11 in Tshikapa. 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 1,567 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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