GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,067 km
10,605 miles
NDG
Qiqihar
China
Distance
17,067 km
10,605 mi / 9,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NDG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport
IATA Code GIG NDG
ICAO Code SBGL ZYQQ
City Rio De Janeiro Qiqihar
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 477 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 47.240000, 123.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Qiqihar (NDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) in Qiqihar, China is 17,067 kilometers (10,605 miles / 9,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 11:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:06 in Qiqihar. 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 Qiqihar (NDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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