Distance From Zhangye Ganzhou Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, YZY - GIG Distance

The distance from Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 10049 miles or 16172 kilometers or 8727 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 Zhangye (Ganzhou) ( China ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhangye (Ganzhou) and Rio De Janeiro takes around 23 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhangye Ganzhou Airport, Zhangye (Ganzhou), China to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 23 hours 6 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 • YZY - GIG

Kilometers		16172 km
Statute Miles		10049 miles
Nautical Miles		8727 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 6 minutes

Zhangye Ganzhou Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - YZY to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zhangye (Ganzhou), China and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YZY - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Zhangye (Ganzhou) (China)	2025-12-17, 16:28:58 +06
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-17, 07:28:58 -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

Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY / ZLZY) Zhangye (Ganzhou), China

Destination

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