GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,475 km
10,859 miles
JIL
Jilin
China
Distance
17,475 km
10,859 mi / 9,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
19°
north northeast

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GIG JIL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jilin Airport
IATA Code GIG JIL
ICAO Code SBGL ZYJL
City Rio De Janeiro Jilin
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.000000, 126.400000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jilin (JIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China is 17,475 kilometers (10,859 miles / 9,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 22:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:00 in Jilin. 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 Jilin (JIL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 335° (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 Jilin Airport (JIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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