GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,410 km
8,954 miles
USJ
Usharal
Kazakhstan
Distance
14,410 km
8,954 mi / 7,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG USJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Usharal Airport
IATA Code GIG USJ
ICAO Code SBGL UAAL
City Rio De Janeiro Usharal
Country Brazil Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Almaty
Elevation 28 ft 1,294 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.190000, 80.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Usharal (USJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Usharal Airport (USJ) in Usharal, Kazakhstan is 14,410 kilometers (8,954 miles / 7,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 08:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:42 in Usharal. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,266 feet between the two airports. Usharal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Usharal (USJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 278° (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 Usharal Airport (USJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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