GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,324 km
4,551 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
7,324 km
4,551 mi / 3,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

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GIG VIR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code GIG VIR
ICAO Code SBGL FAVG
City Rio De Janeiro Durban
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 7,324 kilometers (4,551 miles / 3,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 23:24 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:24 in Durban. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 257° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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