GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,722 km
9,769 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
15,722 km
9,769 mi / 8,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG KWM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code GIG KWM
ICAO Code SBGL YKOW
City Rio De Janeiro Kowanyama
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 15,722 kilometers (9,769 miles / 8,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:42 in Kowanyama. With a 13-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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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