GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,139 km
10,649 miles
JIQ
Chongqing
China
Distance
17,139 km
10,649 mi / 9,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JIQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
IATA Code GIG JIQ
ICAO Code SBGL ZUQJ
City Rio De Janeiro Chongqing
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.510000, 108.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chongqing (JIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China is 17,139 kilometers (10,649 miles / 9,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 16:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:53 in Chongqing. 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 1,337 feet between the two airports. Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Chongqing (JIQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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