GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,505 km
11,498 miles
KMQ
Kanazawa
Japan
Distance
18,505 km
11,498 mi / 9,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

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GIG KMQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Komatsu Airport
IATA Code GIG KMQ
ICAO Code SBGL RJNK
City Rio De Janeiro Kanazawa
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.390000, 136.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kanazawa (KMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) in Kanazawa, Japan is 18,505 kilometers (11,498 miles / 9,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 04:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:23 in Kanazawa. 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 Kanazawa (KMQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Komatsu Airport (KMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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