GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,034 km
11,206 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
18,034 km
11,206 mi / 9,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
68°
east northeast

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GIG SQD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code GIG SQD
ICAO Code SBGL ZSSR
City Rio De Janeiro Shangrao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 340 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.380000, 117.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 18,034 kilometers (11,206 miles / 9,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 China. 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 14:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:40 in Shangrao. With a 11-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 Shangrao (SQD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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