The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 11,805 kilometers (7,335 miles / 6,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:26 in Queenstown. With a 16-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 1,143 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.