GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,971 km
9,924 miles
HJT
Khujirt Airport
Mongolia
Distance
15,971 km
9,924 mi / 8,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
40°
northeast

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GIG HJT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Khujirt Airport
IATA Code GIG HJT
ICAO Code SBGL ZMHU
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 28 ft 5,522 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.930000, 102.770000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Khujirt Airport (HJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Khujirt Airport (HJT) in Khujirt Airport, Mongolia is 15,971 kilometers (9,924 miles / 8,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mongolia. 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 16:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:43 in Khujirt Airport. 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 5,494 feet between the two airports. Khujirt Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Khujirt Airport (HJT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Khujirt Airport (HJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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