Airport Comparison
| GIG | KWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | KWA |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | PKWA |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Kwajalein |
| Country | Brazil | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Kwajalein |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 8.720000, 167.730000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 16,361 kilometers (10,166 miles / 8,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.
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 Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:28 in Kwajalein. With a 15-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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.