GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,063 km
8,738 miles
KHG
Kashgar
China
Distance
14,063 km
8,738 mi / 7,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KHG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kashgar Airport
IATA Code GIG KHG
ICAO Code SBGL ZWSH
City Rio De Janeiro Kashgar
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 4,529 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.540000, 76.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kashgar (KHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China is 14,063 kilometers (8,738 miles / 7,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 08:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:53 in Kashgar. 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 4,501 feet between the two airports. Kashgar Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kashgar (KHG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 269° (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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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