Rio De Janeiro to Beijing
21h 56m The flight from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 17,318 km (10,761 miles) and takes approximately 21h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 40°, passing near 37.6° N, 9.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 31h 29m | 31h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 22h 12m | 22h 37m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 19h 15m | 19h 40m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 20h 22m | 20h 48m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| GIG | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Beijing |
| Country | Brazil | China |
| ICAO | SBGL | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | -22.81, -43.2506 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 21h 56m. The great-circle distance is 17,318 km (10,761 miles, 9,351 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 40°.
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Beijing?
17,318 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,761 miles or 9,351 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between GIG and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 17,318 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 21h 56m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Rio De Janeiro
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.