GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,325 km
10,766 miles
NAY
Beijing
China
Distance
17,325 km
10,766 mi / 9,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
41°
northeast

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GIG NAY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Beijing Nanyuan Airport
IATA Code GIG NAY
ICAO Code SBGL ZBNY
City Rio De Janeiro Beijing
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.780000, 116.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Beijing (NAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China is 17,325 kilometers (10,766 miles / 9,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 02:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:03 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (NAY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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