GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
19,011 km
11,813 miles
IEJ
Ie Jima Airport
Japan
Distance
19,011 km
11,813 mi / 10,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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GIG IEJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ie Jima Airport
IATA Code GIG IEJ
ICAO Code SBGL RORE
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.720000, 127.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) in Ie Jima Airport, Japan is 19,011 kilometers (11,813 miles / 10,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 19:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:30 in Ie Jima Airport. 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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 294° (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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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