The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport (IEV) in Kyiv, Ukraine is 10,863 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Ukraine. 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 17:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:55 in Kyiv. 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 Kyiv (IEV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (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 Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport (IEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.