Rio de Janeiro to Chipata flights
Chipata lies 7,994 km (4,967 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rio de Janeiro | Chipata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Zambia |
| Population | 6.7 million | 327,059 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,147 m (3,763 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | MFU, 88 km out |
Clocks in Chipata are 5 h ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now, so a 11 h journey lands 16 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chipata
Crossing from Brazil into Zambia: money changes from the Real to the Kwacha (ZMW); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +260; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648868.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in Chipata
Chipata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,349 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mfuwe International Airport | MFU | 88 km (55 mi) | 7,349 ft | 1,853 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,994 km (4,967 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Chipata from Rio de Janeiro?
7,994 km (4,967 mi) in a straight line, east of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Chipata by air?
About 11 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Chipata?
Chipata is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lusaka against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Chipata flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Mfuwe International Airport (MFU).
What currency do I need in Chipata?
The Kwacha (ZMW).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.