GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,408 km
8,331 miles
KKK
Kalakaket Creek
United States
Distance
13,408 km
8,331 mi / 7,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG KKK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kalakaket Creek Air Station
IATA Code GIG KKK
ICAO Code SBGL K1KC
City Rio De Janeiro Kalakaket Creek
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 1,598 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 64.400000, -156.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States is 13,408 kilometers (8,331 miles / 7,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:38 in Kalakaket Creek. 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 1,570 feet between the two airports. Kalakaket Creek Air Station sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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