GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,532 km
10,894 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
17,532 km
10,894 mi / 9,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
north northeast

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GIG XEN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code GIG XEN
ICAO Code SBGL ZYXC
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.580000, 120.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 17,532 kilometers (10,894 miles / 9,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 13:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:27 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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