GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,176 km
10,672 miles
YCU
Yuncheng
China
Distance
17,176 km
10,672 mi / 9,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG YCU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yuncheng Guangong Airport
IATA Code GIG YCU
ICAO Code SBGL ZBYC
City Rio De Janeiro Yuncheng
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 1,242 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.120000, 111.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yuncheng (YCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yuncheng Guangong Airport (YCU) in Yuncheng, China is 17,176 kilometers (10,672 miles / 9,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 11:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:37 in Yuncheng. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. Yuncheng Guangong Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Yuncheng (YCU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Yuncheng Guangong Airport (YCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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