GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,671 km
8,495 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
13,671 km
8,495 mi / 7,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NQZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code GIG NQZ
ICAO Code SBGL UACC
City Rio De Janeiro Astana
Country Brazil Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Almaty
Elevation 28 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.020000, 71.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 13,671 kilometers (8,495 miles / 7,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 17:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:49 in Astana. With a 8-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 1,138 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 274° (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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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