AXT
Akita
Japan
18,117 km
11,258 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,117 km
11,258 mi / 9,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
11°
north

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AXT GIG
Airport Name Akita Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AXT GIG
ICAO Code RJSK SBGL
City Akita Rio De Janeiro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 313 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 140.220000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Akita (AXT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akita Airport (AXT) in Akita, Japan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,117 kilometers (11,258 miles / 9,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 03:01 in Akita, it's 15:01 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 Akita (AXT) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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