GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,096 km
10,623 miles
HLH
Ulanhot
China
Distance
17,096 km
10,623 mi / 9,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

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GIG HLH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ulanhot Airport
IATA Code GIG HLH
ICAO Code SBGL ZBUL
City Rio De Janeiro Ulanhot
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.200000, 122.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ulanhot (HLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China is 17,096 kilometers (10,623 miles / 9,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 China. 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 06:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:02 in Ulanhot. 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.

The return flight from Ulanhot (HLH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 328° (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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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