GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,822 km
7,967 miles
KDO
Kadhdhoo
Maldives
Distance
12,822 km
7,967 mi / 6,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KDO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kadhdhoo Airport
IATA Code GIG KDO
ICAO Code SBGL VRMK
City Rio De Janeiro Kadhdhoo
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 28 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.860000, 73.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kadhdhoo (KDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) in Kadhdhoo, Maldives is 12,822 kilometers (7,967 miles / 6,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Maldives. 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 12:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:21 in Kadhdhoo. With a 8-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 Kadhdhoo (KDO) 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 Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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