GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,812 km
6,097 miles
KLV
Karlovy Vary
Czech Republic
Distance
9,812 km
6,097 mi / 5,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KLV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Karlovy Vary International Airport
IATA Code GIG KLV
ICAO Code SBGL LKKV
City Rio De Janeiro Karlovy Vary
Country Brazil Czech Republic
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Prague
Elevation 28 ft 1,989 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.200000, 12.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Karlovy Vary (KLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Karlovy Vary International Airport (KLV) in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic is 9,812 kilometers (6,097 miles / 5,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Czech Republic. 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 01:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:34 in Karlovy Vary. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,961 feet between the two airports. Karlovy Vary International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Karlovy Vary (KLV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 230° (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 Karlovy Vary International Airport (KLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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