GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,988 km
11,177 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
17,988 km
11,177 mi / 9,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
122°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG SJI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code GIG SJI
ICAO Code SBGL RPUH
City Rio De Janeiro San Jose
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 28 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 12.360000, 121.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 17,988 kilometers (11,177 miles / 9,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Philippines. 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 17:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:27 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (SJI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 233° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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