GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,019 km
10,575 miles
LIA
Liangping
China
Distance
17,019 km
10,575 mi / 9,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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GIG LIA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Liangping Airport
IATA Code GIG LIA
ICAO Code SBGL ZULP
City Rio De Janeiro Liangping
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 30.680000, 107.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Liangping (LIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Liangping Airport (LIA) in Liangping, China is 17,019 kilometers (10,575 miles / 9,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 15:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:11 in Liangping. 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 Liangping (LIA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 280° (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 Liangping Airport (LIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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