BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
16,943 km
10,528 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,943 km
10,528 mi / 9,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BWN GIG
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BWN GIG
ICAO Code WBSB SBGL
City Bandar Seri Begawan Rio De Janeiro
Country Brunei Brazil
Timezone Asia/Brunei America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 73 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,943 kilometers (10,528 miles / 9,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Brunei 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 20:23 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 09:23 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 Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 127° (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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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