GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,092 km
3,785 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
6,092 km
3,785 mi / 3,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG XGN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code GIG XGN
ICAO Code SBGL FNXA
City Rio De Janeiro Xangongo
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 28 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 6,092 kilometers (3,785 miles / 3,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Angola. 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 05:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:27 in Xangongo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,607 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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