The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 14,863 kilometers (9,236 miles / 8,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:45 in Yakutia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,632 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 328° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.