GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,197 km
10,064 miles
KET
Kengtung
Myanmar
Distance
16,197 km
10,064 mi / 8,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

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GIG KET
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kengtung Airport
IATA Code GIG KET
ICAO Code SBGL VYKG
City Rio De Janeiro Kengtung
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 2,798 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.300000, 99.640000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kengtung (KET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kengtung Airport (KET) in Kengtung, Myanmar is 16,197 kilometers (10,064 miles / 8,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 21:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:28 in Kengtung. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,770 feet between the two airports. Kengtung Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kengtung (KET) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 260° (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 Kengtung Airport (KET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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