GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,533 km
11,516 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
18,533 km
11,516 mi / 10,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
347°
north northwest

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GIG NRT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GIG NRT
ICAO Code SBGL RJAA
City Rio De Janeiro Tokyo
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.760000, 140.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 18,533 kilometers (11,516 miles / 10,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Japan. 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 02:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:57 in Tokyo. With a 12-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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