BMU
Bima-Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
16,013 km
9,950 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,013 km
9,950 mi / 8,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BMU GIG
Airport Name Muhammad Salahuddin Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BMU GIG
ICAO Code WADB SBGL
City Bima-Sumbawa Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -8.540000, 118.690000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) in Bima-Sumbawa Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,013 kilometers (9,950 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Bima-Sumbawa Island, it's 16:23 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 11-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 Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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