GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,356 km
10,163 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
16,356 km
10,163 mi / 8,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
83°
east

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GIG SYM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code GIG SYM
ICAO Code SBGL ZPSM
City Rio De Janeiro Simao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 22.790000, 100.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 16,356 kilometers (10,163 miles / 8,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 12:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:48 in Simao. 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 Simao (SYM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 263° (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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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