CNI
Changhai
China
17,752 km
11,031 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,752 km
11,031 mi / 9,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNI GIG
Airport Name Changhai Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CNI GIG
ICAO Code ZYCH SBGL
City Changhai Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 80 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, 122.670000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Changhai (CNI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,752 kilometers (11,031 miles / 9,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 17:50 in Changhai, it's 06:50 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Changhai (CNI) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Changhai Airport (CNI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.