GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,220 km
11,322 miles
JWO
Jungwon Air Base
South Korea
Distance
18,220 km
11,322 mi / 9,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JWO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jungwon Air Base
IATA Code GIG JWO
ICAO Code SBGL RKTI
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 28 ft 281 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.030000, 127.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jungwon Air Base (JWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jungwon Air Base (JWO) in Jungwon Air Base, South Korea is 18,220 kilometers (11,322 miles / 9,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 07:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:46 in Jungwon Air Base. 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 Jungwon Air Base (JWO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 329° (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 Jungwon Air Base (JWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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