ERL
Erenhot
China
16,795 km
10,436 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,795 km
10,436 mi / 9,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ERL GIG
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ERL GIG
ICAO Code ZBER SBGL
City Erenhot Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,301 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Erenhot (ERL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,795 kilometers (10,436 miles / 9,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 04:19 in Erenhot, it's 17:19 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 3,273 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 39° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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