AWN
Alton Downs Airport
Australia
14,522 km
9,024 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,522 km
9,024 mi / 7,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

AWN GIG
Airport Name Alton Downs Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AWN GIG
ICAO Code YADS SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 139.270000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Alton Downs Airport (AWN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alton Downs Airport (AWN) in Alton Downs Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,522 kilometers (9,024 miles / 7,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Australia 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 03:11 in Alton Downs Airport, it's 13:41 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 13.5-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 Alton Downs Airport (AWN) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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