Distance From Lundazi Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Lundazi Airport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5038 miles or 8108 kilometers or 4375 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 Lundazi ( Zambia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lundazi and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lundazi Airport, Lundazi, Zambia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 34 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 • - GIG

Kilometers		8108 km
Statute Miles		5038 miles
Nautical Miles		4375 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 34 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lundazi, Zambia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Lundazi, Zambia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Lundazi (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 10:40:04 CAT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-05-01, 05:40:04 -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

Lundazi Airport ( / FLLD) Lundazi, Zambia

Destination

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