GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
18,247 km
11,338 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,247 km
11,338 mi / 9,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
12°
north northeast

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Airport Name Yamagata Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GAJ GIG
ICAO Code RJSC SBGL
City Yamagata Rio De Janeiro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 353 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,247 kilometers (11,338 miles / 9,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 03:36 in Yamagata, it's 15:36 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 Yamagata (GAJ) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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