GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,032 km
9,962 miles
LSH
Lashio
Myanmar
Distance
16,032 km
9,962 mi / 8,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG LSH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lashio Airport
IATA Code GIG LSH
ICAO Code SBGL VYLS
City Rio De Janeiro Lashio
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 2,450 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 22.980000, 97.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lashio (LSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lashio Airport (LSH) in Lashio, Myanmar is 16,032 kilometers (9,962 miles / 8,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Myanmar. 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 09:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:20 in Lashio. With a 9.5-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 2,422 feet between the two airports. Lashio Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lashio (LSH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 262° (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 Lashio Airport (LSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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