GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,393 km
6,458 miles
KYA
Konya
Turkey
Distance
10,393 km
6,458 mi / 5,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KYA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Konya Airport
IATA Code GIG KYA
ICAO Code SBGL LTAN
City Rio De Janeiro Konya
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 3,381 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.980000, 32.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Konya (KYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Konya Airport (KYA) in Konya, Turkey is 10,393 kilometers (6,458 miles / 5,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Turkey. 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 16:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:45 in Konya. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,353 feet between the two airports. Konya Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Konya (KYA) 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 Konya Airport (KYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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