GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,909 km
11,128 miles
MXZ
Meixian
China
Distance
17,909 km
11,128 mi / 9,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

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GIG MXZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Meixian Airport
IATA Code GIG MXZ
ICAO Code SBGL ZGMX
City Rio De Janeiro Meixian
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.350000, 116.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Meixian (MXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China is 17,909 kilometers (11,128 miles / 9,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 05:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:33 in Meixian. 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 Meixian (MXZ) 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 Meixian Airport (MXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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