GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,077 km
9,990 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
16,077 km
9,990 mi / 8,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG UTP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code GIG UTP
ICAO Code SBGL VTBU
City Rio De Janeiro Rayong
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 28 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 12.680000, 101.000000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 16,077 kilometers (9,990 miles / 8,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 12:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:13 in Rayong. 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 Rayong (UTP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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