GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,183 km
5,706 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
9,183 km
5,706 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KST
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code GIG KST
ICAO Code SBGL HSKI
City Rio De Janeiro Kosti
Country Brazil Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 28 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 13.180000, 32.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 9,183 kilometers (5,706 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:42 in Kosti. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,261 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 244° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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