Airport Comparison
| BUI | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bokondini Airport | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUI | GIG |
| ICAO Code | WAJB | SBGL |
| City | Bokondini-Papua Island | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Indonesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 9,104 ft | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.580000, 138.530000 | -22.810000, -43.250000 |
Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,074 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 176°.
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 00:49 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 12:49 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,076 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 184° (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 Bokondini Airport (BUI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.