GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,173 km
6,321 miles
KRS
Kjevik
Norway
Distance
10,173 km
6,321 mi / 5,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KRS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kristiansand Airport
IATA Code GIG KRS
ICAO Code SBGL ENCN
City Rio De Janeiro Kjevik
Country Brazil Norway
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Oslo
Elevation 28 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.200000, 8.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kjevik (KRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kristiansand Airport (KRS) in Kjevik, Norway is 10,173 kilometers (6,321 miles / 5,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Norway. 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 18:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:06 in Kjevik. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kjevik (KRS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Kristiansand Airport (KRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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