GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,153 km
11,280 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
18,153 km
11,280 mi / 9,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG YNY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code GIG YNY
ICAO Code SBGL RKNY
City Rio De Janeiro Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 28 ft 241 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.060000, 128.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 18,153 kilometers (11,280 miles / 9,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 South Korea. 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 21:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:59 in Sokcho / Gangneung. With a 12-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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 333° (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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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