GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,134 km
11,268 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
18,134 km
11,268 mi / 9,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

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GIG KNH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code GIG KNH
ICAO Code SBGL RCBS
City Rio De Janeiro Shang-I
Country Brazil Taiwan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 28 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.430000, 118.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 18,134 kilometers (11,268 miles / 9,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:16 in Shang-I. 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.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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