AKX
Aktyubinsk
Kazakhstan
12,665 km
7,869 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,665 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aqtobe
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

AKX GIG
Airport Name Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AKX GIG
ICAO Code UATT SBGL
City Aktyubinsk Rio De Janeiro
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aqtobe America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 741 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 50.250000, 57.210000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Aktyubinsk (AKX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport (AKX) in Aktyubinsk, Kazakhstan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,665 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Kazakhstan with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Aktyubinsk, it's 02:04 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8-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 Aktyubinsk (AKX) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport (AKX) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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