GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,292 km
8,881 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
14,292 km
8,881 mi / 7,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

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GIG PLX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code GIG PLX
ICAO Code SBGL UASS
City Rio De Janeiro Semey
Country Brazil Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Almaty
Elevation 28 ft 759 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.350000, 80.230000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 14,292 kilometers (8,881 miles / 7,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 22:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:30 in Semey. With a 8-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 Semey (PLX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 281° (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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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