GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,880 km
4,896 miles
VPY
Chimoio
Mozambique
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VPY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chimoio Airport
IATA Code GIG VPY
ICAO Code SBGL FQCH
City Rio De Janeiro Chimoio
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 28 ft 2,287 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -19.150000, 33.430000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chimoio (VPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chimoio Airport (VPY) in Chimoio, Mozambique is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 05:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:12 in Chimoio. 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 2,259 feet between the two airports. Chimoio Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Chimoio (VPY) 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 Chimoio Airport (VPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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