AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
17,637 km
10,959 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,637 km
10,959 mi / 9,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
15°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKJ GIG
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AKJ GIG
ICAO Code RJEC SBGL
City Asahikawa Rio De Janeiro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 721 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,637 kilometers (10,959 miles / 9,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Japan with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Asahikawa, it's 20:36 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 12-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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