GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,644 km
8,478 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
13,644 km
8,478 mi / 7,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG KVL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code GIG KVL
ICAO Code SBGL PAVL
City Rio De Janeiro Kivalina
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 67.740000, -164.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 13,644 kilometers (8,478 miles / 7,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 09:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:25 in Kivalina. 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 Kivalina (KVL) 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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