GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,199 km
10,066 miles
HTA
Chita
Russia
Distance
16,199 km
10,066 mi / 8,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG HTA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chita-Kadala Airport
IATA Code GIG HTA
ICAO Code SBGL UIAA
City Rio De Janeiro Chita
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Chita
Elevation 28 ft 2,272 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 52.030000, 113.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chita (HTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chita-Kadala Airport (HTA) in Chita, Russia is 16,199 kilometers (10,066 miles / 8,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Brazil with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:47 in Chita. With a 12-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 2,244 feet between the two airports. Chita-Kadala Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Chita (HTA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Chita-Kadala Airport (HTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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