GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,644 km
10,342 miles
KDI
Kendari-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,644 km
10,342 mi / 8,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
151°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG KDI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wolter Monginsidi Airport
IATA Code GIG KDI
ICAO Code SBGL WAWW
City Rio De Janeiro Kendari-Celebes Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 28 ft 538 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -4.080000, 122.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kendari-Celebes Island (KDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wolter Monginsidi Airport (KDI) in Kendari-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 16,644 kilometers (10,342 miles / 8,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Indonesia. 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 16:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:31 in Kendari-Celebes Island. With a 11-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 Kendari-Celebes Island (KDI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Wolter Monginsidi Airport (KDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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