GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,098 km
8,139 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
13,098 km
8,139 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

GIG KOA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code GIG KOA
ICAO Code SBGL PHKO
City Rio De Janeiro Kailua/Kona
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 28 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 19.700000, -156.000000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 13,098 kilometers (8,139 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 01:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:22 in Kailua/Kona. With a 7-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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