GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,587 km
8,443 miles
KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
Distance
13,587 km
8,443 mi / 7,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
229°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG KAY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wakaya Island Airport
IATA Code GIG KAY
ICAO Code SBGL NFNW
City Rio De Janeiro Wakaya Island
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 28 ft 130 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.620000, 179.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wakaya Island (KAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji is 13,587 kilometers (8,443 miles / 7,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:05 in Wakaya Island. With a 15-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 Wakaya Island (KAY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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