FRU
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
13,934 km
8,658 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,934 km
8,658 mi / 7,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

FRU GIG
Airport Name Manas International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FRU GIG
ICAO Code UCFM SBGL
City Bishkek Rio De Janeiro
Country Kyrgyzstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bishkek America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,090 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.060000, 74.480000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bishkek (FRU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,934 kilometers (8,658 miles / 7,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Kyrgyzstan 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 05:06 in Bishkek, it's 20:06 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 9-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 2,062 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Manas International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bishkek (FRU) follows a heading of 52° (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 Manas International Airport (FRU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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