GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,132 km
8,781 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
14,132 km
8,781 mi / 7,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG KQA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code GIG KQA
ICAO Code SBGL PAUT
City Rio De Janeiro Akutan
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 28 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.140000, -165.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 14,132 kilometers (8,781 miles / 7,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 05:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:10 in Akutan. 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.

The return flight from Akutan (KQA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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