GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,999 km
8,699 miles
KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
Distance
13,999 km
8,699 mi / 7,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KDU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Skardu Airport
IATA Code GIG KDU
ICAO Code SBGL OPSD
City Rio De Janeiro Skardu
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 28 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.340000, 75.540000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Skardu (KDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan is 13,999 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Pakistan. 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 03:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:19 in Skardu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,288 feet between the two airports. Skardu Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Skardu (KDU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Skardu Airport (KDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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