GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,126 km
7,535 miles
KRW
Krasnovodsk
Turkmenistan
Distance
12,126 km
7,535 mi / 6,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KRW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Turkmenbashi Airport
IATA Code GIG KRW
ICAO Code SBGL UTAK
City Rio De Janeiro Krasnovodsk
Country Brazil Turkmenistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ashgabat
Elevation 28 ft 279 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.060000, 53.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Krasnovodsk (KRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) in Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan is 12,126 kilometers (7,535 miles / 6,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Turkmenistan. 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 00:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:34 in Krasnovodsk. With a 8-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 Krasnovodsk (KRW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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