GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,855 km
9,231 miles
KJA
Krasnoyarsk
Russia
Distance
14,855 km
9,231 mi / 8,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KJA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yemelyanovo Airport
IATA Code GIG KJA
ICAO Code SBGL UNKL
City Rio De Janeiro Krasnoyarsk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 28 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.170000, 92.490000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Krasnoyarsk (KJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yemelyanovo Airport (KJA) in Krasnoyarsk, Russia is 14,855 kilometers (9,231 miles / 8,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:09 in Krasnoyarsk. With a 10-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 Krasnoyarsk (KJA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Yemelyanovo Airport (KJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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