GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,305 km
7,024 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
11,305 km
7,024 mi / 6,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG XIJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code GIG XIJ
ICAO Code SBGL OKAJ
City Rio De Janeiro Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Brazil Kuwait
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 28 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.930000, 47.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 11,305 kilometers (7,024 miles / 6,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Kuwait. 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 03:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:01 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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