GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,332 km
9,527 miles
VHV
Verkhnevilyuisk
Russia
Distance
15,332 km
9,527 mi / 8,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG VHV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Verkhnevilyuisk Airport
IATA Code GIG VHV
ICAO Code SBGL UENI
City Rio De Janeiro Verkhnevilyuisk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 63.460000, 120.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Verkhnevilyuisk (VHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV) in Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia is 15,332 kilometers (9,527 miles / 8,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:35 in Verkhnevilyuisk. 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 Verkhnevilyuisk (VHV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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