GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,761 km
5,444 miles
KEU
Keekorok
Kenya
Distance
8,761 km
5,444 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KEU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Keekorok Airport
IATA Code GIG KEU
ICAO Code SBGL HKKE
City Rio De Janeiro Keekorok
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -1.580000, 35.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Keekorok (KEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Keekorok Airport (KEU) in Keekorok, Kenya is 8,761 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:37 in Keekorok. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,772 feet between the two airports. Keekorok 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 Keekorok (KEU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Keekorok Airport (KEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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