GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,150 km
6,928 miles
KAU
Kauhava
Finland
Distance
11,150 km
6,928 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
25°
north northeast

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GIG KAU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kauhava Airport
IATA Code GIG KAU
ICAO Code SBGL EFKA
City Rio De Janeiro Kauhava
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 28 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 63.130000, 23.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kauhava (KAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kauhava Airport (KAU) in Kauhava, Finland is 11,150 kilometers (6,928 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Finland. 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 12:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:54 in Kauhava. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kauhava (KAU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (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 Kauhava Airport (KAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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