GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,988 km
10,556 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
16,988 km
10,556 mi / 9,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG VDO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Van Don International Airport
IATA Code GIG VDO
ICAO Code SBGL VVVD
City Rio De Janeiro Vân Đồn
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 28 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.120000, 107.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 16,988 kilometers (10,556 miles / 9,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Vietnam. 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 10:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:48 in Vân Đồn. 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 Vân Đồn (VDO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 261° (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 Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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