GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,043 km
5,619 miles
KLK
Kalokol
Kenya
Distance
9,043 km
5,619 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KLK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kalokol Airport
IATA Code GIG KLK
ICAO Code SBGL HKFG
City Rio De Janeiro Kalokol
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 1,245 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 3.480000, 35.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kalokol (KLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kalokol Airport (KLK) in Kalokol, Kenya is 9,043 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 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 10:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:40 in Kalokol. 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 1,217 feet between the two airports. Kalokol Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kalokol (KLK) 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 Kalokol Airport (KLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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