GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,862 km
10,477 miles
KFE
Cloudbreak Village
Australia
Distance
16,862 km
10,477 mi / 9,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KFE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome
IATA Code GIG KFE
ICAO Code SBGL YFDF
City Rio De Janeiro Cloudbreak Village
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 28 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 0.000000, 119.430000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia is 16,862 kilometers (10,477 miles / 9,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Australia. 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 22:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:49 in Cloudbreak Village. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,527 feet between the two airports. Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Cloudbreak Village (KFE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 215° (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 Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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