GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,248 km
6,989 miles
KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
Distance
11,248 km
6,989 mi / 6,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG KIK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kirkuk Air Base
IATA Code GIG KIK
ICAO Code SBGL ORKK
City Rio De Janeiro Kirkuk
Country Brazil Iraq
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 28 ft 1,061 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.470000, 44.350000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kirkuk (KIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq is 11,248 kilometers (6,989 miles / 6,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Iraq. 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 18:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:27 in Kirkuk. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,033 feet between the two airports. Kirkuk Air Base sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kirkuk (KIK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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