GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,895 km
9,877 miles
HEH
Heho
Myanmar
Distance
15,895 km
9,877 mi / 8,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

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GIG HEH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Heho Airport
IATA Code GIG HEH
ICAO Code SBGL VYHH
City Rio De Janeiro Heho
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 3,858 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 20.750000, 96.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Heho (HEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Heho Airport (HEH) in Heho, Myanmar is 15,895 kilometers (9,877 miles / 8,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:42 in Heho. With a 9.5-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 3,830 feet between the two airports. Heho Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Heho (HEH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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