GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,957 km
9,915 miles
KHR
Kharkhorin Airport
Mongolia
Distance
15,957 km
9,915 mi / 8,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KHR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kharkhorin Airport
IATA Code GIG KHR
ICAO Code SBGL ZMHH
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 28 ft 4,759 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 47.250000, 102.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) in Kharkhorin Airport, Mongolia is 15,957 kilometers (9,915 miles / 8,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mongolia. 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 05:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:51 in Kharkhorin Airport. 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 4,731 feet between the two airports. Kharkhorin Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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