GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,237 km
9,468 miles
UIK
Ust-Ilimsk
Russia
Distance
15,237 km
9,468 mi / 8,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG UIK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ust-Ilimsk Airport
IATA Code GIG UIK
ICAO Code SBGL UIBS
City Rio De Janeiro Ust-Ilimsk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Irkutsk
Elevation 28 ft 1,339 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.140000, 102.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ust-Ilimsk (UIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ust-Ilimsk Airport (UIK) in Ust-Ilimsk, Russia is 15,237 kilometers (9,468 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:22 in Ust-Ilimsk. 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 1,311 feet between the two airports. Ust-Ilimsk Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ust-Ilimsk (UIK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 311° (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 Ust-Ilimsk Airport (UIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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