GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,642 km
5,991 miles
KLU
Klagenfurt am Worthersee
Austria
Distance
9,642 km
5,991 mi / 5,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG KLU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Klagenfurt Airport
IATA Code GIG KLU
ICAO Code SBGL LOWK
City Rio De Janeiro Klagenfurt am Worthersee
Country Brazil Austria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Vienna
Elevation 28 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.640000, 14.340000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Klagenfurt am Worthersee (KLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) in Klagenfurt am Worthersee, Austria is 9,642 kilometers (5,991 miles / 5,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Austria. 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 06:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:28 in Klagenfurt am Worthersee. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,442 feet between the two airports. Klagenfurt Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Klagenfurt am Worthersee (KLU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 231° (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 Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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