GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,420 km
8,339 miles
UND
Konduz Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
13,420 km
8,339 mi / 7,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG UND
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Konduz Airport
IATA Code GIG UND
ICAO Code SBGL OAUZ
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 28 ft 1,457 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.670000, 68.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Konduz Airport (UND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Konduz Airport (UND) in Konduz Airport, Afghanistan is 13,420 kilometers (8,339 miles / 7,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 15:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:53 in Konduz Airport. With a 7.5-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 1,429 feet between the two airports. Konduz Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Konduz Airport (UND) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 263° (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 Konduz Airport (UND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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