Distance From Gannan Xiahe Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GXH - GIG Distance

The distance from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 10224 miles or 16454 kilometers or 8879 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gannan (Xiahe) ( China ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gannan (Xiahe) and Rio De Janeiro takes around 23 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gannan Xiahe Airport, Gannan (Xiahe), China to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 23 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GXH - GIG

Kilometers		16454 km
Statute Miles		10224 miles
Nautical Miles		8879 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 30 minutes

Gannan Xiahe Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - GXH to GIG Flight Path

Location of Gannan Xiahe Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gannan (Xiahe) to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gannan (Xiahe), China and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GXH - GIG

Time difference between Gannan (Xiahe) (China) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 9 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 9 Hours behind Gannan (Xiahe).

Location	Local Time
Gannan (Xiahe) (China)	2026-09-13, 21:55:21 +06
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-13, 12:55:21 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH / ZLXH) Gannan (Xiahe), China

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil