Distance From Kotlik Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, KOT - GIG Distance

The distance from Kotlik Airport (KOT) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8554 miles or 13766 kilometers or 7428 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kotlik ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kotlik and Rio De Janeiro takes around 19 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kotlik Airport, Kotlik, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 19 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KOT - GIG

Kilometers		13766 km
Statute Miles		8554 miles
Nautical Miles		7428 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 39 minutes

Kotlik Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - KOT to GIG Flight Path

Location of Kotlik Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kotlik to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kotlik, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Kotlik, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KOT - GIG

Time difference between Kotlik (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours ahead of Kotlik.

Location	Local Time
Kotlik (United States)	2026-03-20, 19:33:19 AKDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-21, 00:33:19 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kotlik Airport (KOT / PFKO) Kotlik, United States

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil