ENH
Enshi
China
17,186 km
10,679 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,186 km
10,679 mi / 9,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

ENH GIG
Airport Name Enshi Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ENH GIG
ICAO Code ZHES SBGL
City Enshi Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,605 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 30.320000, 109.480000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Enshi (ENH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enshi Airport (ENH) in Enshi, China to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,186 kilometers (10,679 miles / 9,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 10:01 in Enshi, it's 23:01 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 1,577 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Enshi Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Enshi (ENH) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Enshi Airport (ENH) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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