BHY
Beihai
China
17,188 km
10,680 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,188 km
10,680 mi / 9,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

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BHY GIG
Airport Name Beihai Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BHY GIG
ICAO Code ZGBH SBGL
City Beihai Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 21.540000, 109.290000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Beihai (BHY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beihai Airport (BHY) in Beihai, China to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,188 kilometers (10,680 miles / 9,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 00:43 in Beihai, it's 13:43 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 De Janeiro (GIG) to Beihai (BHY) follows a heading of 88° (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 Beihai Airport (BHY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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