GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,847 km
9,847 miles
VBC
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
15,847 km
9,847 mi / 8,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG VBC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chanmyathazi Airport
IATA Code GIG VBC
ICAO Code SBGL VYCZ
City Rio De Janeiro Mandalay
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 252 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.940000, 96.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mandalay (VBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 15,847 kilometers (9,847 miles / 8,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Myanmar. 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 21:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:35 in Mandalay. With a 9.5-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 Mandalay (VBC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 261° (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 Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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