GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,556 km
10,288 miles
SNO
Sakon Nakhon Airport
Thailand
Distance
16,556 km
10,288 mi / 8,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
94°
east

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GIG SNO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sakon Nakhon Airport
IATA Code GIG SNO
ICAO Code SBGL VTUI
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 28 ft 529 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.200000, 104.120000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) in Sakon Nakhon Airport, Thailand is 16,556 kilometers (10,288 miles / 8,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Thailand. 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 17:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:05 in Sakon Nakhon Airport. With a 10-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 Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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