GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,088 km
5,647 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
9,088 km
5,647 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG UKA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code GIG UKA
ICAO Code SBGL HKUK
City Rio De Janeiro Ukunda
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 9,088 kilometers (5,647 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:05 in Ukunda. 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 Ukunda (UKA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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