GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,818 km
8,586 miles
KTS
Brevig Mission
United States
Distance
13,818 km
8,586 mi / 7,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG KTS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Brevig Mission Airport
IATA Code GIG KTS
ICAO Code SBGL PFKT
City Rio De Janeiro Brevig Mission
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 65.330000, -166.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Brevig Mission (KTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) in Brevig Mission, United States is 13,818 kilometers (8,586 miles / 7,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:43 in Brevig Mission. 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 Brevig Mission (KTS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). 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 Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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