GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,927 km
10,518 miles
UYN
Yulin
China
Distance
16,927 km
10,518 mi / 9,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

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GIG UYN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yulin Airport
IATA Code GIG UYN
ICAO Code SBGL ZLYL
City Rio De Janeiro Yulin
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.270000, 109.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yulin (UYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yulin Airport (UYN) in Yulin, China is 16,927 kilometers (10,518 miles / 9,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 11:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:34 in Yulin. 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 Yulin (UYN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 296° (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 Yulin Airport (UYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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