GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,213 km
11,317 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
18,213 km
11,317 mi / 9,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
351°
north

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GIG SYO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code GIG SYO
ICAO Code SBGL RJSY
City Rio De Janeiro Shonai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 86 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.810000, 139.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 18,213 kilometers (11,317 miles / 9,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 10:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:53 in Shonai. 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 Shonai (SYO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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