GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,905 km
9,883 miles
UGA
Bulgan
Mongolia
Distance
15,905 km
9,883 mi / 8,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
37°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG UGA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Bulgan Airport
IATA Code GIG UGA
ICAO Code SBGL ZMBN
City Rio De Janeiro Bulgan
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 28 ft 4,311 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.850000, 103.480000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bulgan (UGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Bulgan Airport (UGA) in Bulgan, Mongolia is 15,905 kilometers (9,883 miles / 8,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Mongolia. 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 22:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:26 in Bulgan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,283 feet between the two airports. Bulgan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Bulgan (UGA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Bulgan Airport (UGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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