GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,185 km
10,057 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
16,185 km
10,057 mi / 8,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG UBN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code GIG UBN
ICAO Code SBGL ZMCK
City Rio De Janeiro Ulaanbaatar
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 28 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 47.650000, 106.820000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 16,185 kilometers (10,057 miles / 8,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Mongolia. 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 16:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:23 in Ulaanbaatar. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,457 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 306° (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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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