GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,901 km
6,773 miles
KDL
Kardla
Estonia
Distance
10,901 km
6,773 mi / 5,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KDL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kardla Airport
IATA Code GIG KDL
ICAO Code SBGL EEKA
City Rio De Janeiro Kardla
Country Brazil Estonia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Tallinn
Elevation 28 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.990000, 22.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kardla (KDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kardla Airport (KDL) in Kardla, Estonia is 10,901 kilometers (6,773 miles / 5,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Estonia. 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 05:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:51 in Kardla. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kardla (KDL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 238° (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 Kardla Airport (KDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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