GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,715 km
6,036 miles
KSF
Kassel
Germany
Distance
9,715 km
6,036 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG KSF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kassel-Calden Airport
IATA Code GIG KSF
ICAO Code SBGL EDVK
City Rio De Janeiro Kassel
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 909 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.410000, 9.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kassel (KSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) in Kassel, Germany is 9,715 kilometers (6,036 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Germany. 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 22:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:03 in Kassel. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kassel (KSF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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