GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,288 km
8,878 miles
KGY
Kingaroy Airport
Australia
Distance
14,288 km
8,878 mi / 7,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG KGY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kingaroy Airport
IATA Code GIG KGY
ICAO Code SBGL YKRY
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -26.580000, 151.840000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kingaroy Airport (KGY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kingaroy Airport (KGY) in Kingaroy Airport, Australia is 14,288 kilometers (8,878 miles / 7,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 06:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:49 in Kingaroy Airport. With a 13-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 1,464 feet between the two airports. Kingaroy Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kingaroy Airport (KGY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Kingaroy Airport (KGY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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