GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,857 km
9,853 miles
KHM
Kanti
Myanmar
Distance
15,857 km
9,853 mi / 8,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG KHM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kanti Airport
IATA Code GIG KHM
ICAO Code SBGL VYKI
City Rio De Janeiro Kanti
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.990000, 95.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kanti (KHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kanti Airport (KHM) in Kanti, Myanmar is 15,857 kilometers (9,853 miles / 8,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Myanmar. 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 18:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:13 in Kanti. With a 9.5-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 5,972 feet between the two airports. Kanti Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kanti (KHM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Kanti Airport (KHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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