ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
13,808 km
8,580 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,808 km
8,580 mi / 7,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACJ GIG
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ACJ GIG
ICAO Code VCCA SBGL
City Anuradhapura Rio De Janeiro
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 324 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,808 kilometers (8,580 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 15:44 in Anuradhapura, it's 07:14 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8.5-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 De Janeiro (GIG) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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