GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,291 km
8,259 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
13,291 km
8,259 mi / 7,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
northeast

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GIG SKD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code GIG SKD
ICAO Code SBGL UTSS
City Rio De Janeiro Samarkand
Country Brazil Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 28 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.700000, 66.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 13,291 kilometers (8,259 miles / 7,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 13:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:05 in Samarkand. 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 2,196 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 264° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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