BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
16,511 km
10,259 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,511 km
10,259 mi / 8,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BUW GIG
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BUW GIG
ICAO Code WAWB SBGL
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 164 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,511 kilometers (10,259 miles / 8,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 20:21 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 09:21 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 Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 152° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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