GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,293 km
10,746 miles
KWL
Guilin City
China
Distance
17,293 km
10,746 mi / 9,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

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GIG KWL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
IATA Code GIG KWL
ICAO Code SBGL ZGKL
City Rio De Janeiro Guilin City
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 570 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.220000, 110.040000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Guilin City (KWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China is 17,293 kilometers (10,746 miles / 9,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 08:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:46 in Guilin City. 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 Guilin City (KWL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 270° (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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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