GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,482 km
11,484 miles
JDG
Jeongseok Airport
South Korea
Distance
18,482 km
11,484 mi / 9,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JDG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jeongseok Airport
IATA Code GIG JDG
ICAO Code SBGL RKPD
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 28 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.400000, 126.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) in Jeongseok Airport, South Korea is 18,482 kilometers (11,484 miles / 9,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 South Korea. 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 00:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:36 in Jeongseok 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,143 feet between the two airports. Jeongseok Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Jeongseok Airport (JDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Jeongseok Airport (JDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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