BYN
Bayankhongor
Mongolia
15,871 km
9,862 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,871 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
296°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

BYN GIG
Airport Name Bayankhongor Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BYN GIG
ICAO Code ZMBH SBGL
City Bayankhongor Rio De Janeiro
Country Mongolia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,085 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.160000, 100.700000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bayankhongor (BYN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) in Bayankhongor, Mongolia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,871 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Mongolia 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 17:25 in Bayankhongor, it's 06:25 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 6,057 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bayankhongor Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bayankhongor (BYN) follows a heading of 42° (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 Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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