AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
15,561 km
9,669 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,561 km
9,669 mi / 8,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AVU GIG
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AVU GIG
ICAO Code AGGJ SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 25 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,561 kilometers (9,669 miles / 8,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Solomon Islands with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 11:09 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avu Avu Airport (AVU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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