GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,639 km
8,475 miles
KCG
Chignik
United States
Distance
13,639 km
8,475 mi / 7,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG KCG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chignik Airport
IATA Code GIG KCG
ICAO Code SBGL PAJC
City Rio De Janeiro Chignik
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.310000, -158.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chignik (KCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chignik Airport (KCG) in Chignik, United States is 13,639 kilometers (8,475 miles / 7,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. 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 07:28 in Chignik. 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 Chignik (KCG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Chignik Airport (KCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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