GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,841 km
11,086 miles
LYG
Lianyungang
China
Distance
17,841 km
11,086 mi / 9,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

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GIG LYG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lianyungang Airport
IATA Code GIG LYG
ICAO Code SBGL ZSLG
City Rio De Janeiro Lianyungang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.570000, 118.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lianyungang (LYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lianyungang Airport (LYG) in Lianyungang, China is 17,841 kilometers (11,086 miles / 9,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 09:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:21 in Lianyungang. 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 Lianyungang (LYG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 302° (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 Lianyungang Airport (LYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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