GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,741 km
10,402 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
16,741 km
10,402 mi / 9,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG VNA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Saravane Airport
IATA Code GIG VNA
ICAO Code SBGL VLSV
City Rio De Janeiro Saravane
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 28 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.710000, 106.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 16,741 kilometers (10,402 miles / 9,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Laos. 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 01:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:11 in Saravane. With a 10-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 Saravane (VNA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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