GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,153 km
4,445 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
7,153 km
4,445 mi / 3,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG VFA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code GIG VFA
ICAO Code SBGL FVFA
City Rio De Janeiro Victoria Falls
Country Brazil Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Harare
Elevation 28 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 7,153 kilometers (4,445 miles / 3,863 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 Zimbabwe. 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 21:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:45 in Victoria Falls. 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 3,462 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) 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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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