AXJ
Amakusa Airport
Japan
18,760 km
11,657 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,760 km
11,657 mi / 10,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AXJ GIG
Airport Name Amakusa Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AXJ GIG
ICAO Code RJDA SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 340 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 32.480000, 130.160000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Amakusa Airport (AXJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amakusa Airport (AXJ) in Amakusa Airport, Japan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,760 kilometers (11,657 miles / 10,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Japan 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 00:37 in Amakusa Airport, it's 12:37 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Amakusa Airport (AXJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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