AYM
Yas Island
United Arab Emirates
11,785 km
7,323 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,785 km
7,323 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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AYM GIG
Airport Name Yas Island Seaplane Base Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AYM GIG
ICAO Code _AYM SBGL
City Yas Island Rio De Janeiro
Country United Arab Emirates Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 24.470000, 54.610000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Yas Island (AYM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,785 kilometers (7,323 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 09:56 in Yas Island, it's 02:56 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 7-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 Yas Island (AYM) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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