GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,343 km
6,427 miles
KCO
Cengiz Topel Airport
Turkey
Distance
10,343 km
6,427 mi / 5,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KCO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cengiz Topel Airport
IATA Code GIG KCO
ICAO Code SBGL LTBQ
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 182 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.730000, 30.080000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) in Cengiz Topel Airport, Turkey is 10,343 kilometers (6,427 miles / 5,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:17 in Cengiz Topel Airport. With a 6-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 Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 242° (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 Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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