GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,684 km
10,988 miles
YNJ
Yanji
China
Distance
17,684 km
10,988 mi / 9,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG YNJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
IATA Code GIG YNJ
ICAO Code SBGL ZYYJ
City Rio De Janeiro Yanji
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 624 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.880000, 129.450000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yanji (YNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) in Yanji, China is 17,684 kilometers (10,988 miles / 9,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 China. 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 12:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:33 in Yanji. 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.

The return flight from Yanji (YNJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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