The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) in Kalgoorlie, Australia is 13,836 kilometers (8,597 miles / 7,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:46 in Kalgoorlie. With a 11-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 1,175 feet between the two airports. Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.