GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,191 km
6,333 miles
KSC
Kosice
Slovakia
Distance
10,191 km
6,333 mi / 5,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
37°
northeast

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GIG KSC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kosice Airport
IATA Code GIG KSC
ICAO Code SBGL LZKZ
City Rio De Janeiro Kosice
Country Brazil Slovakia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 28 ft 755 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.660000, 21.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kosice (KSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kosice Airport (KSC) in Kosice, Slovakia is 10,191 kilometers (6,333 miles / 5,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Slovakia. 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 16:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:25 in Kosice. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kosice (KSC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (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 Kosice Airport (KSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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