GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,967 km
4,950 miles
VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
Distance
7,967 km
4,950 mi / 4,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VNX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vilankulo Airport
IATA Code GIG VNX
ICAO Code SBGL FQVL
City Rio De Janeiro Vilanculo
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 28 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.020000, 35.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vilanculo (VNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique is 7,967 kilometers (4,950 miles / 4,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Mozambique. 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 22:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:04 in Vilanculo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vilanculo (VNX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 252° (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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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