GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,575 km
10,299 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
16,575 km
10,299 mi / 8,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VTG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code GIG VTG
ICAO Code SBGL VVVT
City Rio De Janeiro Vung Tau
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 28 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.370000, 107.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 16,575 kilometers (10,299 miles / 8,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 23:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:06 in Vung Tau. 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 Vung Tau (VTG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (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 Vung Tau Airport (VTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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