GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,536 km
5,926 miles
KLX
Kalamata
Greece
Distance
9,536 km
5,926 mi / 5,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

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GIG KLX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kalamata Airport
IATA Code GIG KLX
ICAO Code SBGL LGKL
City Rio De Janeiro Kalamata
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.070000, 22.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kalamata (KLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kalamata Airport (KLX) in Kalamata, Greece is 9,536 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:48 in Kalamata. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kalamata (KLX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 237° (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 Kalamata Airport (KLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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