BQS
Blagoveschensk
Russia
16,839 km
10,463 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,839 km
10,463 mi / 9,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BQS GIG
Airport Name Ignatyevo Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BQS GIG
ICAO Code UHBB SBGL
City Blagoveschensk Rio De Janeiro
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 638 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 50.430000, 127.410000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Blagoveschensk (BQS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) in Blagoveschensk, Russia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,839 kilometers (10,463 miles / 9,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Blagoveschensk, it's 13:04 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 Blagoveschensk (BQS) follows a heading of 12° (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 Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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