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Flight Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KWIOKKK
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport
Great Circle Path
11,332 km7,041 miles • 6,119 NM
Destination Airport
SBGLGIG
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Direct Distance
11,332 km
7,041 Statute Miles
6,119 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 50m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,020 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
250° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 50m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 49m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
22h 18m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KW→🇧🇷 Brazil
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
- City / Country: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO Code: OKKK
- Coordinates: 29.2245°, 47.9698°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Elevation: 206 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
- City / Country: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGL
- Coordinates: -22.8100°, -43.2506°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 28 ft
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