GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,716 km
9,765 miles
KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
Distance
15,716 km
9,765 mi / 8,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
103°
east southeast

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GIG KAW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kawthoung Airport
IATA Code GIG KAW
ICAO Code SBGL VYKT
City Rio De Janeiro Kawthoung
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.050000, 98.540000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kawthoung (KAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar is 15,716 kilometers (9,765 miles / 8,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Myanmar. 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 13:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:58 in Kawthoung. With a 9.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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