GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,667 km
11,599 miles
KKJ
Kitakyushu
Japan
Distance
18,667 km
11,599 mi / 10,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG KKJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kitakyushu Airport
IATA Code GIG KKJ
ICAO Code SBGL RJFR
City Rio De Janeiro Kitakyushu
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.850000, 131.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan is 18,667 kilometers (11,599 miles / 10,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Japan. 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 02:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:18 in Kitakyushu. With a 12-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 Kitakyushu (KKJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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