GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,783 km
9,807 miles
NST
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Thailand
Distance
15,783 km
9,807 mi / 8,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NST
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport
IATA Code GIG NST
ICAO Code SBGL VTSF
City Rio De Janeiro Nakhon Si Thammarat
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 28 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.540000, 99.940000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand is 15,783 kilometers (9,807 miles / 8,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Thailand. 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 20:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:27 in Nakhon Si Thammarat. With a 10-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 Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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