CHY
Choiseul Bay Airport
Solomon Islands
16,098 km
10,003 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,098 km
10,003 mi / 8,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CHY GIG
Airport Name Choiseul Bay Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CHY GIG
ICAO Code AGGC SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -6.710000, 156.400000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,098 kilometers (10,003 miles / 8,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 03:03 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 13:03 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 14-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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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