AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
10,260 km
6,375 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,260 km
6,375 mi / 5,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKT GIG
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AKT GIG
ICAO Code LCRA SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Cyprus Brazil
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 76 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 -22.810000, -43.250000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,260 kilometers (6,375 miles / 5,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Cyprus with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:37 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 12:37 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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