GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,262 km
11,347 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
18,262 km
11,347 mi / 9,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KUV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code GIG KUV
ICAO Code SBGL RKJK
City Rio De Janeiro Kunsan
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 28 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.900000, 126.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 18,262 kilometers (11,347 miles / 9,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 South Korea. 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 13:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:42 in Kunsan. With a 12-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 Kunsan (KUV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). 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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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