DAT
Datong
China
17,107 km
10,630 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,107 km
10,630 mi / 9,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

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DAT GIG
Airport Name Datong Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DAT GIG
ICAO Code ZBDT SBGL
City Datong Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,442 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Datong (DAT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,107 kilometers (10,630 miles / 9,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 18:57 in Datong, it's 07:57 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 3,414 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Datong Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 43° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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