GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,045 km
6,863 miles
KAC
Kamishly
Syria
Distance
11,045 km
6,863 mi / 5,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KAC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kamishly Airport
IATA Code GIG KAC
ICAO Code SBGL OSKL
City Rio De Janeiro Kamishly
Country Brazil Syria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Damascus
Elevation 28 ft 1,480 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.020000, 41.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kamishly (KAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kamishly Airport (KAC) in Kamishly, Syria is 11,045 kilometers (6,863 miles / 5,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Syria. 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 23:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:18 in Kamishly. 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 1,452 feet between the two airports. Kamishly Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kamishly (KAC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Kamishly Airport (KAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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