GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,462 km
11,472 miles
QUT
Utsunomiya Airport
Japan
Distance
18,462 km
11,472 mi / 9,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG QUT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Utsunomiya Airport
IATA Code GIG QUT
ICAO Code SBGL RJTU
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 334 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.510000, 139.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) in Utsunomiya Airport, Japan is 18,462 kilometers (11,472 miles / 9,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 13:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:46 in Utsunomiya Airport. 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 Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 12° (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 Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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