GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,637 km
9,716 miles
KYT
Kyauktu
Myanmar
Distance
15,637 km
9,716 mi / 8,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG KYT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kyauktu Airport
IATA Code GIG KYT
ICAO Code SBGL VYKU
City Rio De Janeiro Kyauktu
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 1,250 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.400000, 94.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kyauktu (KYT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kyauktu Airport (KYT) in Kyauktu, Myanmar is 15,637 kilometers (9,716 miles / 8,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Myanmar. 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 13:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:21 in Kyauktu. With a 9.5-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 1,222 feet between the two airports. Kyauktu Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kyauktu (KYT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Kyauktu Airport (KYT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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