GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,586 km
10,927 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
17,586 km
10,927 mi / 9,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SHB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code GIG SHB
ICAO Code SBGL RJCN
City Rio De Janeiro Nakashibetsu
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 234 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.580000, 144.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 17,586 kilometers (10,927 miles / 9,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 03:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:15 in Nakashibetsu. 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 Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 21° (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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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