COQ
Choibalsan Airport
Mongolia
16,587 km
10,306 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,587 km
10,306 mi / 8,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

COQ GIG
Airport Name Choibalsan Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code COQ GIG
ICAO Code ZMCD SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Mongolia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,457 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 48.140000, 114.650000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Choibalsan Airport (COQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choibalsan Airport (COQ) in Choibalsan Airport, Mongolia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,587 kilometers (10,306 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Mongolia 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 05:23 in Choibalsan Airport, it's 18:23 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,429 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Choibalsan Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Choibalsan Airport (COQ) follows a heading of 29° (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 Choibalsan Airport (COQ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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