Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, SHA - GIG Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 11327 miles or 18228 kilometers or 9836 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 Shanghai (Minhang) ( China ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Rio De Janeiro takes around 26 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 26 hours 2 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 • SHA - GIG

Kilometers		18228 km
Statute Miles		11327 miles
Nautical Miles		9836 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 2 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - GIG

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 11 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 11 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-09-11, 18:04:26 CST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-11, 07:04:26 -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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China

Destination

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