AXL
Alexandria Homestead Airport
Australia
15,359 km
9,544 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,359 km
9,544 mi / 8,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

AXL GIG
Airport Name Alexandria Homestead Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AXL GIG
ICAO Code YALX SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -19.060000, 136.710000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) in Alexandria Homestead Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,359 kilometers (9,544 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 06:29 in Alexandria Homestead Airport, it's 17:59 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 Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) follows a heading of 180° (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 Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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