BPL
Bole
China
14,543 km
9,037 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,543 km
9,037 mi / 7,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

BPL GIG
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BPL GIG
ICAO Code ZWBL SBGL
City Bole Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,253 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bole (BPL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,543 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 17:57 in Bole, it's 06:57 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,225 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 50° (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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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