AKU
Aksu
China
14,420 km
8,960 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,420 km
8,960 mi / 7,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

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AKU GIG
Airport Name Aksu Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AKU GIG
ICAO Code ZWAK SBGL
City Aksu Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Aksu (AKU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,420 kilometers (8,960 miles / 7,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 China 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 17:34 in Aksu, it's 06:34 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 11-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 Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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