# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Matsuyama (MYJ)

> 18,728 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,728 km / 11,637 mi / 10,112 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 17° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 01:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:39 in Matsuyama)
- **Elevation difference**: 3 ft (MYJ is lower than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/myj-matsuyama-matsuyama-airport/1ef266df-8c53-60d2-b4e7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matsuyama, Japan
- ICAO: RJOM
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.830000, 132.700000
- Elevation: 25 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:39 in Matsuyama.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/myj-matsuyama-matsuyama-airport/1ef266df-8c53-60d2-b4e7-06bb2780ed98)
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