AIT
Aitutaki
CK
11,712 km
7,277 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,712 km
7,277 mi / 6,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AIT GIG
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AIT GIG
ICAO Code NCAI SBGL
City Aitutaki Rio De Janeiro
Country CK Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,712 kilometers (7,277 miles / 6,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting CK with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Aitutaki, it's 02:02 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 241° (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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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