Distance From Basankusu Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, BSU - GIG Distance

The distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 4548 miles or 7319 kilometers or 3950 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Basankusu ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Basankusu and Rio De Janeiro takes around 10 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Basankusu Airport, Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BSU - GIG

Kilometers		7319 km
Statute Miles		4548 miles
Nautical Miles		3950 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 27 minutes

Basankusu Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - BSU to GIG Flight Path

Location of Basankusu Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Basankusu to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BSU - GIG

Time difference between Basankusu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours behind Basankusu.

Location	Local Time
Basankusu (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-10-27, 00:14:17 WAT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-10-26, 20:14:17 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Basankusu Airport (BSU / FZEN) Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil