GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,669 km
11,601 miles
HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
Distance
18,669 km
11,601 mi / 10,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG HIJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hiroshima Airport
IATA Code GIG HIJ
ICAO Code SBGL RJOA
City Rio De Janeiro Hiroshima
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 1,088 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.440000, 132.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hiroshima (HIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan is 18,669 kilometers (11,601 miles / 10,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Japan. 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 01:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:36 in Hiroshima. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,060 feet between the two airports. Hiroshima Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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