GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,489 km
10,867 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
17,489 km
10,867 mi / 9,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
352°
north

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GIG RIS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code GIG RIS
ICAO Code SBGL RJER
City Rio De Janeiro Rishiri
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.240000, 141.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 17,489 kilometers (10,867 miles / 9,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Japan. 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 08:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:15 in Rishiri. With a 12-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 Rishiri (RIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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