GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,728 km
11,015 miles
WEF
Weifang
China
Distance
17,728 km
11,015 mi / 9,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

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GIG WEF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Weifang Airport
IATA Code GIG WEF
ICAO Code SBGL ZSWF
City Rio De Janeiro Weifang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.650000, 119.120000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Weifang (WEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Weifang Airport (WEF) in Weifang, China is 17,728 kilometers (11,015 miles / 9,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 09:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:08 in Weifang. 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 Weifang (WEF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Weifang Airport (WEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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