GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,117 km
8,772 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
14,117 km
8,772 mi / 7,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

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GIG IKU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code GIG IKU
ICAO Code SBGL UCFL
City Rio De Janeiro Tamchy
Country Brazil Kyrgyzstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 28 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.590000, 76.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 14,117 kilometers (8,772 miles / 7,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Kyrgyzstan. 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 22:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:50 in Tamchy. With a 9-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 5,398 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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