AWP
Austral Downs Airport
Australia
15,198 km
9,444 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,198 km
9,444 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

AWP GIG
Airport Name Austral Downs Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AWP GIG
ICAO Code YAUS SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -20.500000, 137.750000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Austral Downs Airport (AWP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austral Downs Airport (AWP) in Austral Downs Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,198 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 01:56 in Austral Downs Airport, it's 13:26 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 12.5-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 Austral Downs Airport (AWP) follows a heading of 181° (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 Austral Downs Airport (AWP) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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