GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,184 km
3,842 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
6,184 km
3,842 mi / 3,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG WDH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code GIG WDH
ICAO Code SBGL FYWH
City Rio De Janeiro Windhoek
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 6,184 kilometers (3,842 miles / 3,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Namibia. 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 16:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:09 in Windhoek. 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 5,612 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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