GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,887 km
6,765 miles
KBP
Kyiv
Ukraine
Distance
10,887 km
6,765 mi / 5,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
38°
northeast

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GIG KBP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Boryspil International Airport
IATA Code GIG KBP
ICAO Code SBGL UKBB
City Rio De Janeiro Kyiv
Country Brazil Ukraine
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 28 ft 427 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.340000, 30.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kyiv (KBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) in Kyiv, Ukraine is 10,887 kilometers (6,765 miles / 5,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Ukraine. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:42 in Kyiv. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kyiv (KBP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 244° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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