GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,884 km
4,277 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
6,884 km
4,277 mi / 3,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG UTW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code GIG UTW
ICAO Code SBGL FAQT
City Rio De Janeiro Queenstown
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 6,884 kilometers (4,277 miles / 3,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 South Africa. 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 13:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:56 in Queenstown. 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 3,609 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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