GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,957 km
8,672 miles
KYI
Yalata Mission
Australia
Distance
13,957 km
8,672 mi / 7,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG KYI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yalata Mission Airport
IATA Code GIG KYI
ICAO Code SBGL YYTA
City Rio De Janeiro Yalata Mission
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -31.470000, 131.820000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yalata Mission (KYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yalata Mission Airport (KYI) in Yalata Mission, Australia is 13,957 kilometers (8,672 miles / 7,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 13:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:58 in Yalata Mission. With a 13.5-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 Yalata Mission (KYI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 186° (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 Yalata Mission Airport (KYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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