GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,867 km
7,995 miles
GKN
Gulkana
United States
Distance
12,867 km
7,995 mi / 6,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GKN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gulkana Airport
IATA Code GIG GKN
ICAO Code SBGL PAGK
City Rio De Janeiro Gulkana
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 1,586 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 62.150000, -145.460000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gulkana (GKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gulkana Airport (GKN) in Gulkana, United States is 12,867 kilometers (7,995 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:14 in Gulkana. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,558 feet between the two airports. Gulkana Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gulkana (GKN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Gulkana Airport (GKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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