GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,399 km
6,462 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,399 km
6,462 mi / 5,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KMX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code GIG KMX
ICAO Code SBGL OEKM
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 28 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 18.300000, 42.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 10,399 kilometers (6,462 miles / 5,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:15 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 6,750 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base 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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) 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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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