GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,493 km
10,249 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
16,493 km
10,249 mi / 8,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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GIG LHW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code GIG LHW
ICAO Code SBGL ZLLL
City Rio De Janeiro Lanzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.520000, 103.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 16,493 kilometers (10,249 miles / 8,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 01:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:07 in Lanzhou. 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 6,360 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 286° (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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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