GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,965 km
11,163 miles
LCX
Longyan
China
Distance
17,965 km
11,163 mi / 9,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LCX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
IATA Code GIG LCX
ICAO Code SBGL ZSLD
City Rio De Janeiro Longyan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 1,225 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.670000, 116.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Longyan (LCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China is 17,965 kilometers (11,163 miles / 9,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 China. 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 23:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:47 in Longyan. 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 1,197 feet between the two airports. Longyan Guanzhishan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Longyan (LCX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 275° (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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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