GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,190 km
9,438 miles
KYZ
Kyzyl
Russia
Distance
15,190 km
9,438 mi / 8,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KYZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kyzyl Airport
IATA Code GIG KYZ
ICAO Code SBGL UNKY
City Rio De Janeiro Kyzyl
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 28 ft 2,123 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.670000, 94.400000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kyzyl (KYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kyzyl Airport (KYZ) in Kyzyl, Russia is 15,190 kilometers (9,438 miles / 8,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Russia. 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 01:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:50 in Kyzyl. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,095 feet between the two airports. Kyzyl Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kyzyl (KYZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Kyzyl Airport (KYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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