BXJ
Aima Ata
Kazakhstan
14,128 km
8,779 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,128 km
8,779 mi / 7,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
273°
west

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Airport Comparison

BXJ GIG
Airport Name Boralday Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BXJ GIG
ICAO Code UAAR SBGL
City Aima Ata Rio De Janeiro
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,344 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 76.880000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Aima Ata (BXJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boralday Airport (BXJ) in Aima Ata, Kazakhstan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,128 kilometers (8,779 miles / 7,628 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 Kazakhstan 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 16:56 in Aima Ata, it's 08:56 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8-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 2,316 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Boralday Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Aima Ata (BXJ) follows a heading of 52° (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 Boralday Airport (BXJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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