Distance From Kufra Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, AKF - GIG Distance

The distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5520 miles or 8883 kilometers or 4793 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 Kufra ( Libya ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kufra and Rio De Janeiro takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kufra Airport, Kufra, Libya to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 41 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 • AKF - GIG

Kilometers		8883 km
Statute Miles		5520 miles
Nautical Miles		4793 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Kufra Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - AKF to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kufra, Libya and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKF - GIG

Time difference between Kufra (Libya) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours behind Kufra.

Location	Local Time
Kufra (Libya)	2026-04-29, 22:33:01 EET
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-04-29, 17:33:01 -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

Kufra Airport (AKF / HLKF) Kufra, Libya

Destination

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