GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,809 km
7,338 miles
KMW
Kostroma
Russia
Distance
11,809 km
7,338 mi / 6,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KMW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kostroma Sokerkino Airport
IATA Code GIG KMW
ICAO Code SBGL UUBA
City Rio De Janeiro Kostroma
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 28 ft 446 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 57.800000, 41.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kostroma (KMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW) in Kostroma, Russia is 11,809 kilometers (7,338 miles / 6,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Russia. 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 17:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:14 in Kostroma. 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.

The return flight from Kostroma (KMW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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