PEK
Beijing
China
18,670 km
11,601 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
18,670 km
11,601 mi / 10,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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PEK RIG
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code PEK RIG
ICAO Code ZBAA SJRG
City Beijing Rio Grande
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 116 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Beijing (PEK) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 18,670 kilometers (11,601 miles / 10,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 China with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Beijing, it's 19:00 in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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